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IMF Issues Growth Warning as it Lowers 2023 Forecast

The International Monetary Fund slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, while predicting that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic worries and geopolitical tension. Concerns over high inflation, rising geopolitical tension and financial stability all hang over the updated forecasts, with the impact…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF says world economy entering "tricky" phase

New forecasts show a gloomy outlook for global growth and inflation.

Axios

Europe cannot turn its back on China, Spanish minister says

Europe cannot ignore China's role as a key trading partner and important geopolitical player that could help put an end to the war in Ukraine, or provide debt relief for low-income countries, Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino said on Tuesday.

Reuters

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Twin threats of rising rates and deglobalisation leave IMF spooked

Fund is more cautious about world economic outlook after turmoil at Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse

The Guardian - UK

Only Italy will grow slower than the UK, according to grim IMF forecast

The International Monetary Fund has warned of ‘thickening fog’ over the world’s economic outlook

Evening Standard

UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year despite IMF upgrade

The UK’s economy will shrink by 0.3% and grow by 1% next year, the IMF said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

Daily Mirror

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

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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.

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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Barchart

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

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.

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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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