Rodrigo Rato
Rodrigo Rato
Rodrigo de Rato y Figaredois a Spanish political figure who served in the government of Spain as Minister of the Economy from 1996 to 2004; a member of the conservative People's Party, he was also First Deputy Prime Minister from 2003 to 2004. Subsequently he became Managing Director of the International Monetary Fundand served from 2004 to 2007...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 March 1949
CountrySpain
absorb increase prices seen
We have seen a strong increase in oil prices and up to this year we see that the world has been able to absorb that.
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I think the Chinese authorities, one, clearly recognize the advantage to move to a more flexible monetary system and, two, they recognize it has to be done in a gradual way but that it has to be done without delay,
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Masood Ahmed brings to the position of director of external relations extensive experience gained in a range of senior positions in international finance and development.
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This year is going to be challenging for the budget in the U.S. and probably we are going to see a resurgence of a deficit, which is not good news.
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We are prepared, as in the past, to provide financial support by augmenting existing programs or by providing new financial assistance to countries that experience drought-related balance of payments needs.