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IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag

The International Monetary Fund is projecting that global economic growth will see a slight improvement compared to its previous projections but cautions that many challenges still cloud the horizon

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

This isn’t wage-price inflation, it’s greedflation – and big companies are to blame

British ministers seem keen to avoid what the data tells us, says the Guardian’s economics editor, Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

IMF expects Australia’s economy to slow amid ‘perilous’ international pressures

International Monetary Fund forecast echoes predictions from Treasury and RBA and warns ‘ominous forces’ may be behind global economic strains

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023

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 · Apr 11, 2023

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 · Apr 11, 2023

Why the UK economy is worse off than Russia and other EU countries

IMF says UK economy will contract by a worse-than-expected -0.6 per cent

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Britain to be worst-performing major economy this year, warns IMF; UK mortgage approvals tumble and company insolvencies surge – as it happened

Britain is the only G7 economy forecast to shrink in 2023, the IMF says, as higher energy prices, rising mortgage costs and increased taxes hit growth.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023

IMF Upgrades Outlook for the Global Economy in 2023

The outlook for the global economy is growing slightly brighter as China eases its zero-COVID policies and the world shows surprising resilience in the face of high inflation, elevated interest rates and Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. That's the view of the International Monetary Fund, which now expects the world…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 31, 2023

IMF says recession "not in our baseline" as it raises global growth forecasts

"2023 could be the year of turning points, with growth bottoming out and inflation decreasing," IMF chief economist says.

Axios · Jan 31, 2023

Britain the only G7 economy forecast to shrink in 2023

IMF says UK economy is likely to contract 0.6% as rising interest rates and higher taxes take toll

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023