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Lagarde (c) - the Washington-based lender is readying a bail-out for Italy, according to reports (Photo: IMF)

IMF said to be readying Italian bail-out

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing a multi-billion-euro rescue of Italy, reports in the Italian media on Sunday (27 November) claim.

The Washington-based lender is in talks readying a €600 billion assistance package for Rome in return for swingeing austerity and structural adjustment measures, according to an article in Italian daily La Stampa, quoting unnamed officials in the American capital.

Spain meanwhile may not need a full bail-out programme and be offered i...

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Lagarde (c) - the Washington-based lender is readying a bail-out for Italy, according to reports (Photo: IMF)

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