IMF looking for extra cash to stem euro-crisis

EUObserver reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was seeking more money in January 2012 to help stem the eurozone crisis, with world growth forecasts slashed once more.

EurActiv, 19.1.12: IMF seeks $500 billion to boost bailout resources http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/imf-seeks-500-boost-bailout-resources-news-510237

IMF: Press Release, No.13, 2012 (17.1.12): Statement by IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde Following Executive Board Discussion on the Adequacy of Fund Resources http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2012/pr1213.htm

ESO: Background information: Talismanic IMF ponders future role http://www.europeansources.info/record/talismanic-imf-ponders-future-role/

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