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UK economy to shrink by 0.3% – the worst of any G7 country, as IMF warns of more turmoil

Economists blame Brexit, Liz Truss’s economic missteps, and a lack of investment in infrastructure for UK lagging behind

The Independent UK

Watch live: IMF and World Bank release Global Financial Stability Report

Watch live as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) release the Global Financial Stability Report on Tuesday, 11 April.It comes after the release of the World Economic Outlook at the 2023 Spring Meetings.

The Independent UK

IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks

The Independent UK

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UK economy forecast to shrink by 0.3% this year, says IMF

IMF says euro area and UK – one of only two G7 countries forecast to contract in 2023 – especially hit by energy costs and inflation

The Guardian - UK

Countries facing most climate disasters already ‘drowning in debt’

Thirty eight out of 63 most climate vulnerable countries are slashing spending on vital public services

The Independent UK

First look: Yellen's cautious optimism on the economy

The Treasury secretary's glass-half-full outlook isn't shared by IMF chief.

Axios

When will interest rates start to fall? New IMF prediction is good news for homeowners

In a new glimmer of hope, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week said interest rates in major economies are expected to fall back to pre-pandemic levels

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UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year, says IMF – as it happened

International Monetary Fund forecasts UK GDP will shrink by 0.3% in 2023, worse than other G7 countries

The Guardian - UK

G20 finance heads face reform calls from Global South

Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting at the IMF to discuss challenges facing global economy.

Al Jazeera

IMF's Georgieva says 44 countries interested in new resilience trust loans

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday that 44 countries have expressed interest in borrowing from its $40 billion Resilience and Sustainability Trust after an initial five had arranged loans.

Reuters

Cameroon aims to boost export revenues, rejoin AGOA - minister

Cameroon is working to boost export revenues to fend off a potential debt crisis and has relaunched talks with the U.S. to rejoin Washington's flagship trade initiative with Africa, its economy minister said on Monday.

Reuters

Is the Ukraine war boosting or damaging the Russian economy?

IMF suggests invasion spending is pushing up GDP but academics argue non-military economy is foundering

The Guardian - UK

CPI, the Fed and Other Key Themes to Watch This Week

Last week was a short week with Good Friday which means the closing print Thursday was where the party ended for retail investors. The S&P 500 was -0.05% for the shortened week with the rest of the market being a mixed bag.

Barchart

US Treasury: World Bank Could Lend $50b More Over Decade With Reform

The World Bank's ongoing reform could result in a $50 billion lending boost over the next decade, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told AFP ahead of stakeholders' meetings next week where key changes are expected to be announced. Central bankers, finance ministers and participants from more than 180 member countries…

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The Guardian - UK

Are there brighter prospects than at the last IMF meetings? Only just

October saw the UK chancellor in the dock. Now the US’s Yellen will face flak over green subsidies and banking security

France 24

IMF predicts five-year economic dip, with low-income countries hardest hit

We look at why the IMF's predicted economic growth of just 3 percent, the lowest forecast since 1990, could hurt developing nations most. We also take a closer look at Airbus's deal in China, as French President Emmanuel Macron meets his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Finally, we find out why…

Reuters

Pakistan minister cancels trip to IMF, World Bank meetings in US - sources

Pakistan's finance minister has cancelled a visit to Washington for spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, government officials said on Friday, citing domestic political turmoil as the reason.

Barchart

Stocks Rally Despite Higher Initial Unemployment Claims

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.59%. U.S. stock indexes are moderately higher. Earlier this morning,...

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Crude Prices Modestly Lower on Dollar Strength and Economic Concerns

May WTI crude oil (CLK23 ) this morning is down -0.14 (-0.17%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBJ23 ) is down -0.17 (-0.06%). May Nymex natural gas (NGK23 ) is down -0.065 (-3.02%). Crude oil and gasoline prices this morning are slightly lower. A stronger dollar today is undercutting energy prices....

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Stocks Under Pressure as Economic Slowdown Concerns Mount

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.42%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with...

The Independent UK

IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023

The International Monetary Fund chief is warning that the world economy is expected to grow less than 3% in 2023, down from 3.4% last year, increasing the risk of hunger and poverty globally

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF Sees Global Growth Below 3% in 2023

The International Monetary Fund expects global economic growth to dip below 3% in 2023 and to remain around 3% for the next five years, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in prepared remarks on Thursday. That is the global lender's lowest medium-term growth forecast since 1990, and well below the…

The Guardian - UK

Global economy heading for weakest growth since 1990, says IMF boss

Kristalina Georgieva says slowdown last year after Covid pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine could persist for five years

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Asks Franjieh for Guarantees, Answer Lies with 'Hezbollah'

Qatar's Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi held recently a number of meetings with Lebanese spiritual and political leaders, which highlighted the difference between Qatar and France's approach in dealing with the presidential issue. According to well-informed sources, Paris is likely…

Fortune

The IMF warns the shadow banks that hold nearly 50% of global assets are vulnerable as central banks raise rates to tackle inflation

IMF researchers are calling for regulation of the shadow banking system, citing potential risks to the financial system.

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