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IMF should give poor countries $300bn a year to fight climate crisis, says Joseph Stiglitz

Developing nations need equivalent of US Inflation Reduction Act, says Nobel prize-winning economist

The Guardian - UK

Israel-Hamas war a 'new cloud darkening' the global economy, IMF says

Speaking during a meeting in Marrakech, the International Monetary Fund's managing director said the war between Israel and Hamas was a "new cloud" that was "darkening" the global economic outlook. Kristalina Georgieva said her organisation was monitoring the situation "very closely", although it was too soon to say what specific…

France 24

IMF sees economic growth in the Mideast improving next year. But the Israel-Hamas war poses risks

The International Monetary Fund says Middle East economies are gradually recovering as external shocks from the war in Ukraine and global inflation fade

The Independent UK

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Rishi Sunak’s pledge to halve inflation is now under real threat

If oil and gas deliveries reduce, prices will soar. In anticipation of what may unfold, they have been climbing already

Evening Standard

Shocks are new normal for weakened global economy, says IMF head

Kristalina Georgieva says fund had been conducting ‘thinking the unthinkable’ scenario-planning before Israel-Hamas war began

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement with China's EXIM Bank on debt, clearing IMF funding snag

Sri Lanka says that it has reached an agreement on key terms and principles on its debt restructuring with the Exim Bank of China

The Independent UK

IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change

Most of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture

The Independent UK

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At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

The Hindu

IMF sees bleaker economic times ahead for Australia, but the picture’s not all bad

Global assessment says country’s in better position this year than forecast six months ago, but revises down growth outlook to a historically bad 1.2%

The Guardian - AU

UK to have highest inflation and slowest growth of any G7 economy, IMF says

THE UK is set to become the slowest growing economy among major developed nations next year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The National (Scotland)

India has high debt like China, but risks are moderated: IMF

IMF official advises India to have ambitious fiscal consolidation plan to bring down deficits. Debt is high but risks moderated by long maturities, domestic holdings, and high growth. Suggests revenue and spending reforms, public investments, and improved fiscal management.

The Hindu

'Ending poverty on a liveable planet': World Bank in push to boost climate finance

As the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank take place this week in Marrakech, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to the World Bank's Senior Managing Director Axel Van Trotsenburg about the urgent need to increase climate financing, calls for reform of the institution and the potential…

France 24

Flights begin taking off from Luton airport again after fire, as officials suggest blaze accidental – as it happened

Birkenstock to float in New York with market value of $8.6bn (£7bn), as IMF/World Bank hold annual meetings in MarrakechLuton airport closed and flights suspended after huge fire in car park

The Guardian - UK

IMF caught off guard as China strikes debt deal with Sri Lanka

China reached a tentative debt agreement with Sri Lanka, front-running separate talks the International Monetary Fund and other creditors are having with the South Asian nation and catching them by surprise.

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Barchart

Stocks End Higher on an Improved Outlook for a Fed Pause

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.56%. Stocks on Tuesday posted moderate gains, with the...

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Crude Prices Consolidate after Monday's Sharp Gains

November WTI crude oil (CLX23 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.41 (-0.47%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX23 ) closed up +2.03 (+0.91%). Nov WTI crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with crude giving back some of Monday's surge. Profit-taking emerged in crude Tuesday after the IMF cut...

Barchart

Crude Prices Give Back Some of Monday's Surge

November WTI crude oil (CLX23 ) today is down -0.90 (-1.04%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX23 ) is down -0.12 (-0.05%). Nov WTI crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are moderately lower as prices give back some of Monday's surge. Profit-taking emerged in crude today after the IMF cut...

Barchart

Stocks Gain on the Outlook for Pause in Fed Rate Hikes

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.83%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P...

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The Independent UK

UK economy set for weakest growth in G7 next year as IMF cuts its forecasts

Higher interest rates to stay as global economy ‘limping along’

The Guardian - AU

Australia under more mortgage stress than any other nation, IMF says

Cost of repaying loans is 15% of income and likely to be higher after this year’s rate hikes, as fund predicts GDP growth of 1.2% next year

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Slightly Higher on Prospects of Additional China Stimulus

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.05%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.04%. Stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on the prospects for additional Chinese stimulus, which would be favorable for global growth after Bloomberg reported that...

Evening Standard

IMF says UK will have weakest growth in G7 next year

But Government says GDP is set to rebound faster than in France or Germany

The Independent UK

IMF outlook worsens for a world economy left 'limping' by shocks like Russia's war

The International Monetary Fund warns that the world economy is losing momentum in the face of higher interest rates, the ongoing war in Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates will need to stay high into 2024, warns IMF

Britain faces ‘fairly subdued’ growth and ‘persistent’ inflation, global economic health check finds

AAP

Soft landing more likely for limping global economy

The global economy is limping along as inflation proves persistent, although the IMF is feeling more optimistic about a soft landing.

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