Oil prices have certainly become a threat for the world economy.

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.

Oil prices have certainly become a threat for the world economy.

We have believed for many years, much earlier than anyone else was talking about this issue, that it was in the interest of China to evolve to a more flexible exchange rate system.

So the American economy needs the world, and the world needs the American economy.

We would certainly encourage the Italian government to put forward an ambitious agenda of reform.

We believe that the Federal Reserve has to carry on with a progressive increase in interest rates as a consequence of the American economy.