Ex-IMF  chief Christine Lagarde says global growth ‘fragile,’ ‘under threat’ – RTRS  citing AFP

Reuters is reporting that the ex-IMF  chief Christine Lagarde said that  global growth is ‘fragile and’ ‘under threat’. She said that central bankers must be ‘predictable’ and focus on stability.

The nod from EU lawmakers paves the way for Lagarde to take up the post with the European Central Bank in November. she will be  formally appointed to the post  by EU leaders in October  and will  be the first woman to helm  the ECB.