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IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas flagged a "gradual dismantling" of the multilateral trading system as a key concern in unveiling the fund's latest economic outlook report

Business

IMF maintains 2024 global growth forecast, warns of inflation risk

The IMF held global growth expectations for 2024 steady in a report Tuesday even as it cut forecasts for the United States and Japan,...

AFPJuly 16, 2024

The IMF slightly raised its outlook for global growth

World

IMF ups global growth forecast but signals medium-term pessimism

The IMF has raised its outlook for the global economy this year, while maintaining a gloomy forecast over the medium term, according to fresh...

AFPApril 16, 2024

Strong US retail sales added to hopes the world's biggest economy can avoid recession

Business

US on ‘very narrow path’ to avoid recession: IMF chief economist

The US economy is on a “very narrow path” to avoiding a recession, the International Monetary Fund’s chief economist says, while warning of risks...

AFPJuly 25, 2023

The IMF upgraded its forecast for the global economy

World

IMF nudges up 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global growth ahead

The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for global growth this year on the back of resilient service sector activity in the...

AFPJuly 25, 2023