国際通貨基金のChristine Lagardeは、低インフレは、経済復興の妨げになるので、欧州中央銀行総裁のMario Draghiに なんとかしろと迫る
RECUPERACIÓN ECONÓMICA
Lagarde insta a Draghi a actuar contra la baja inflación para apoyar el crecimiento
La directora del FMI advierte de que la recuperación global es demasiado lenta y frágil
Sandro Pozzi Nueva York 2 ABR 2014 - 17:38 CET
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ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Draghi urges Lagarde to act against inflation low to support growth
The director of the IMF warns that the global recovery is too slow and fragile
Sandro Pozzi New York 2 ABR 2014 - 17:38 CET
Christine Lagarde seen in persistently low inflation the biggest obstacle to short-term recovery in advanced economies , particularly citing the euro zone. The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund repeated its warning on the eve of the meeting of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt on Thursday , but this time avoided mention the term deflation. In any case, the team has called Mario Draghi chaired resorting " to monetary policy measures unconventional" to correct the situation.
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" A further easing of monetary policy in the euro area is needed to raise the prospects and achieve the goal of price stability the ECB " , advocating a 2% inflation , said Lagarde in the traditional pre-meeting speech spring IMF and the World Bank , held in Washington next week . His words mean more pressure , therefore, to Draghi. Lagarde fears that " a potentially prolonged period of low inflation may curb " demand , growth and employment. Another thing is your response on Thursday the ECB president , as most analysts rule to take important decisions .
In the U.S., the problem is not as acute as in Europe, where countries such as Spain and Portugal already seen price declines . The inflation rate in the first world power in February was 1.1% , double that of the euro area, although it is half way to the objective of price stability the Fed is dialed That, in principle, leaves room for its president, Janet Yellen , to gradually reduce the monetary stimulus to the economy slowly and in stages .
Forecasts Up
On growth forecasts , the IMF will provide an update of its numbers on Tuesday April 8. " We project a modest improvement in 2014 and 2015," Lagarde has advanced referring to 3 % in 2013. The table published in January, the institution advancing a global average growth of 3.7 % this year and 3.9% in 2015. For the euro zone , predicted a recovery of 1% in 2014 and 1.4 % next year . U.S., as already said three months ago, will grow to 2.8 % and 3 % , respectively.
Overall, the global economy has stabilized , but Lagarde warns that the "recovery is too slow and fragile." And he thinks that we should not settle for what has been achieved so far. For this reason, calls on governments to take action together and " bravely " because otherwise the global economy will continue to face years of below-potential growth. " It takes more than that to create the necessary jobs and improve the quality of life ," he repeated .
The second major obstacle to the global recovery is emerging . Lagarde cited in this paragraph the corporate leverage and volatility in financial markets by the withdrawal of monetary stimulus in the U.S. . The head of the IMF has warned , in fact, that the countries most affected will be those with the weakest foundation , citing the external imbalance . What worries him most is that the turmoil in these countries splashing others.
international cooperation
Speaking of international cooperation , French policy has referred , in particular, as the IMF can help deal with crises such as that exists in Ukraine. And although he has said that the role of the agency is well recognized by its members, has described as " unfortunate" that the lead partner , the U.S., continues to block reform , which seeks to strengthen the resources and improve the performance.
Lagarde has again expressed its " disappointment " with the rejection last week by the U.S. Congress . "But this is not the end of history " indicated to the audience , "we have to move on." The spring session will address the issue . Meanwhile, in the body are beginning to consider alternatives to this lock does not delay further reform.
Quoting Victor Hugo, Lagarde concluded by saying that "perseverance is the secret of all triumphs ." Strong political action , he added, is required to overcome these barriers and thus to bring the global economy to a rate " faster and sustained growth." She also pointed out that in an interconnected like the current economy, " no country can go it alone ."
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