Coronavirus poses risks to fragile recovery in global economy, says IMF
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus poses risks to fragile recovery in global economy, says IMF

India Today  

The coronavirus epidemic has already disrupted economic growth in China and a further spread to other countries could derail a highly fragile projected recovery in the global economy in 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the outbreak was a stark reminder of how unforeseen events could threaten a fragile recovery, and urged G20 policymakers to work to reduce other uncertainties linked to trade, climate change and inequality. Even in the best-case scenarios, the projected rate of global growth was modest, she said, urging G20 policymakers to act to reduce trade tensions, mitigate climate change and tackle persistent inequality. Cyber attacks, an escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East or a breakdown in trade talks between China and the United States could impede the short-term global recovery, the IMF said.

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Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025

Live Mint  

By Mark John - No sooner had the global economy started to put the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic behind it than a whole new set of challenges opened up for 2025. In 2024, the world's central banks were finally able to start lowering interest rates after largely winning the battle against inflation without sparking a global recession. Stocks hit …

Will China attempt economic revival markets seek post-COVID with multi-trillion-yuan initiatives?
2 months ago

Will China attempt economic revival markets seek post-COVID with multi-trillion-yuan initiatives?

Live Mint  

China is expected to unveil significant economic measures Friday at the conclusion of the National People's Congress Standing Committee meeting, aiming to revive its struggling economy, AP reported. Analysts believe China may need substantial, multi-trillion-yuan initiatives to reinvigorate growth in the world’s second-largest economy, which has yet to recover fully from the COVID-19 pandemic. Any new spending or economic boost …

IMF Warns of Global Economic Headwinds, Downgrading Growth Projections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IMF Warns of Global Economic Headwinds, Downgrading Growth Projections

China Daily  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global growth projections for 2024, with a revised forecast of 3.2 percent for this year and 4.5 percent for 2025. The IMF warns about the global economic outlook, highlighting geopolitical risks, trade protectionism, and challenges in the real estate sector.

IMF's economic view: A brighter outlook for US but still-tepid global growth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IMF's economic view: A brighter outlook for US but still-tepid global growth

The Independent  

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IMF praises China for its resilient growth
5 months ago

IMF praises China for its resilient growth

China Daily  

The International Monetary Fund welcomes China's "resilient economic growth and the post-pandemic recovery in private consumption", according to a new report. Driven by China's strong economic data from the first quarter, the IMF increased its forecast for the nation's annual economic growth to 5 percent this year, an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points compared with the projections released in …

Responsive economic policies have mitigated risks and shock waves
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Responsive economic policies have mitigated risks and shock waves

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. The IMF, as well as other international institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and UBS, all raised their forecast for China's economic growth this year, mainly because of the overall performance of the Chinese economy in the first half of the year and the effectiveness it has displayed in preventing and resolving risks. Since March, …

IMF predicts India’s GDP growth to be 7% in 2024, 6.5% in 2025 as pent-up demand fades
7 months ago

IMF predicts India’s GDP growth to be 7% in 2024, 6.5% in 2025 as pent-up demand fades

Firstpost  

“In India, the outlook is for GDP growth to moderate from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 7 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025, because pent-up demand accumulated during the pandemic has been exhausted” the IMF said in the World Economic Outlook The IMF on Tuesday said India's GDP would grow 7% in 2024-25. India’s GDP …

Policy and resilience raise confidence in stable economic growth this year
7 months, 1 week ago

Policy and resilience raise confidence in stable economic growth this year

China Daily  

Photo shows a view of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province. The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for China's economic growth for 2024 to 5.0 percent from the previous 4.6 percent. The IMF also raised its forecast for China's economic growth to 4.5 percent for next year, up 0.4 percentage points compared with its April projection. …

IMF upgrades its forecast for China’s economy, but says reforms are needed to support growth
7 months, 1 week ago

IMF upgrades its forecast for China’s economy, but says reforms are needed to support growth

Associated Press  

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China’s economy, while warning that consumer-friendly reforms are needed to sustain strong, high-quality growth. The IMF’s report, issued late Tuesday, said the world’s second-largest economy will likely expand at a 5% annual rate this year, based on its growth in the first quarter and recent moves to support the property sector. …

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UN reports improved prospects for the world economy and forecasts 2.7% growth in 2024

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations reported improved prospects for the world economy since its January forecast on Thursday, pointing to a better outlook in the United States and several large emerging economies including Brazil, India and Russia. “Globally, energy and food prices are inching upward in recent months, but I think a bit more insidious even is the persistence …

IMF’s Georgieva says there’s ‘plenty to worry about’ despite recovery for many economies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IMF’s Georgieva says there’s ‘plenty to worry about’ despite recovery for many economies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and the shock of war in Ukraine and Gaza, but “there is plenty to worry about,’' including stubborn inflation and rising levels of government debt. In the United States, she said, “the flipside’’ of …

IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy this year, saying the world appears headed for a “soft landing” — reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth. In its latest outlook, the IMF, a 190-country lending organization, notes that the global expansion is being powered by unexpectedly strong …

IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls
8 months, 4 weeks ago

IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 and warns of potential long-term pitfalls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Strong economic activity in the United States and emerging markets is projected to help drive global growth by about 3% this year, the International Monetary Fund’s chief said Thursday, below the annual historic average and a warning sign about potential lackluster performances through the 2020s. “Without a course correction, we are indeed heading for ‘the Tepid Twenties’ -– …

China's Xi Jinping says economic recovery 'still at critical stage', lists measures for revival
1 year, 1 month ago

China's Xi Jinping says economic recovery 'still at critical stage', lists measures for revival

Firstpost  

“It is necessary to focus on accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system, expand domestic demand, prevent and defuse risks,” said Xi As sluggish domestic activity and property sector woes drag on a post-pandemic rebound, President Xi Jinping on Friday said that China’s economic recovery is at a “critical stage”. “At present, the country’s economic recovery is still at …

Asian economies under cosh as China's property woes bite: IMF
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian economies under cosh as China's property woes bite: IMF

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the strength of the U.S. economy has offered less support to Asia than in the past because it has been focused on the service sector, which does not fuel demand for exports, the Fund said in a blog on the region’s outlook. China’s weak recovery and the risk of a more protracted property crisis could further dent Asia’s economic …

Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, IMF outlook worsens for a 'limping' world economy
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, IMF outlook worsens for a 'limping' world economy

Hindustan Times  

The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. “The global economy is limping along, not sprinting," IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said at a news conference during the …

IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
1 year, 2 months ago

IMF outlook worsens for a ‘limping’ world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty

Associated Press  

The world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion of Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts, and it now faces new uncertainty from the war between Israel and Hamas militants, International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. “The global economy is limping along, not sprinting,” IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said at a news conference during the …

IMF downgrades outlook for ‘limping’ world economy, with Mideast posing new challenge
1 year, 2 months ago

IMF downgrades outlook for ‘limping’ world economy, with Mideast posing new challenge

LA Times  

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank are holding their annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. “The global economy is limping along, not sprinting,” IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said at a news conference during the organization’s annual meeting, which is being held in Marrakech, Morocco. It’s “too early” to assess the impact on global economic growth from the days-old war …

IMF chief says the global economy has shown resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates
1 year, 3 months ago

IMF chief says the global economy has shown resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The global economy has shown “remarkable resilience’’ but still bears deep scars from the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising interest rates, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. “While the recovery from the shocks of the past few years continues, it is slow and it is uneven,’’ IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said …

IMF chief says the global economy has show resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates
1 year, 3 months ago

IMF chief says the global economy has show resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates

The Independent  

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Finding funds for climate action risks ending up as a pipe dream
1 year, 3 months ago

Finding funds for climate action risks ending up as a pipe dream

Live Mint  

Low-income countries are in the throes of a liquidity crunch that is not only undermining their economic development but also deepening the global climate crisis. To overcome this dilemma, the African Union’s Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change proposes that countries be allowed to reschedule debts coming due to create fiscal space for ‘green growth’ policies and reforms, financed by MDBs. …

China's economy on slow lane: Is the country's 4-decade glory run over?
1 year, 4 months ago

China's economy on slow lane: Is the country's 4-decade glory run over?

India Today  

The Chinese economy is in deep trouble and its ripples are being felt across the globe. Structural gaps in the Chinese economy had started to show even before the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged the world economy, but the miscalculated steps taken by the People's Republic of China made the economic situation worse. In 2021, GDP growth in China bounced back to …

China's economic resilience: Beyond Western misconceptions
1 year, 4 months ago

China's economic resilience: Beyond Western misconceptions

China Daily  

Containers are unloaded from a ship at a port of Qingdao, East China's Shandong province. Recent claims by some Western politicians and media outlets alleging that China's economic slowdown could jeopardize global growth deeply misconstrue realities. Furthermore, propagandized portrayals of looming "China collapse" theories reveal more about internal Western anxieties than actual Chinese economic conditions. Objective examination of China's durable …

Source of strength for recovery of global economy
1 year, 4 months ago

Source of strength for recovery of global economy

China Daily  

A view of Guangzhou's CBD area. Editor's Note: The following are excerpts of Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin's response to a question at a regular news conference in Beijing on Wednesday about some Western politicians and media claiming that China's economic slowdown may pose risks to global economic growth: The fact is that China's economy continues to recover. According to …

IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag
1 year, 5 months ago

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Global growth will see a slight improvement compared to previous International Monetary Fund projections but “many challenges still cloud the horizon, and it is too early to celebrate,” the organization’s chief economist said Tuesday. IMF economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas gave his assessment as the organization projected that global economic growth will slow to an estimated 3% in 2023 and …

IMF global economic outlook sees slight growth, but inflation still a drag
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

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India, China to contribute half of global growth: IMF
1 year, 8 months ago

India, China to contribute half of global growth: IMF

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Growth in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region is projected to increase to 4.6 per cent this year from that of 3.8 per cent recorded in 2022, according to the International Monetary Fund which stated that the growth will be largely led by India and China. In its Regional Economic Outlook - Asia and Pacific report released on Tuesday, the …

Nation's pace of recovery offers global inspiration
1 year, 8 months ago

Nation's pace of recovery offers global inspiration

China Daily  

A view of Beijing's CBD area on Aug 19, 2022. The World Bank has revised its global growth prospects, thanks to a strong economic rebound by China following Beijing's optimization of COVID-19 containment measures. China's economy is now expected to grow by 5.1 percent in 2023, injecting new impetus into the global economic outlook, which is now projected to grow …

India one of the bright spots in crisis-ridden world economy: IMF chief
1 year, 9 months ago

India one of the bright spots in crisis-ridden world economy: IMF chief

India TV News  

International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgiva has said that India and China are predicted to contribute for half of global growth in 2023. According to the IMF’s chief, this is “our lowest medium-term growth prediction since 1990, and significantly below the two-decade average of 3.8 percent”. Georgieva remarked that while the global banking system has “come a long way," …

India, China to account for half of global economic growth this year: IMF
1 year, 9 months ago

India, China to account for half of global economic growth this year: IMF

India Today  

India and China are expected to account for half of the global economic growth this year, International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday. "The period of slower economic activity will be prolonged, with the next five years witnessing less than 3% growth, our lowest medium-term growth forecast since 1990, and well below the average of 3.8% from …

IMF chief warns of a gloomy growth scenario
1 year, 9 months ago

IMF chief warns of a gloomy growth scenario

Hindustan Times  

Delivering a gloomy warning ahead of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, \, IMF’s managing director, said on Thursday that global growth dropped by half in 2022 and it will hover around 3% for the next five years, the lowest medium-term growth forecast since 1990. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva poses for a …

IMF chief warns of a gloomy growth scenario
1 year, 9 months ago

IMF chief warns of a gloomy growth scenario

Hindustan Times  

Delivering a gloomy warning ahead of the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, \, IMF’s managing director, said on Thursday that global growth dropped by half in 2022 and it will hover around 3% for the next five years, the lowest medium-term growth forecast since 1990. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva poses for a …

IMF head expects less than 3% global economic growth in 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund chief said Thursday the world economy is expected to grow less than 3% this year, down from 3.4% last year, increasing the risk of hunger and poverty globally. Kristalina Georgieva said the period of slower economic activity will be prolonged, with the next five years of growth remaining around 3%, calling it “our lowest …

Risk of hunger, poverty higher due to slow economic growth: IMF
1 year, 9 months ago

Risk of hunger, poverty higher due to slow economic growth: IMF

Al Jazeera  

IMF head said persistently high interest rates, a series of bank failures in the US and Europe, and deepening geopolitical divisions are threatening global financial stability. Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that growth is expected to remain about 3 percent for the next five years, calling it “our lowest medium-term growth forecast since 1990”, adding that it would be a …

US-China conflict could hit global GDP, IMF warns
1 year, 9 months ago

US-China conflict could hit global GDP, IMF warns

Live Mint  

Geopolitical fragmentation, driven by tensions between the US and China, risks damaging the global economy, with foreign direct investment and other capital increasingly being channeled toward aligned blocs of countries, the International Monetary Fund warns. The investment risk outlook is among the IMF’s loudest warnings since the coronavirus pandemic regarding global economic damage, particularly to poorer countries, from the US-China …

Global growth slowing to below 3% due to Ukraine war: IMF chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Global growth slowing to below 3% due to Ukraine war: IMF chief

Hindustan Times  

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva warned on Sunday that risks to financial stability had increased and stressed "the need for vigilance" following the recent turmoil in the banking sector. Speaking at a forum in Beijing, the IMF managing director said she expected 2023 "to be another challenging year", with global growth slowing to below 3.0 percent due the war …

China to lift global growth amid uncertainty, IMF head says
1 year, 9 months ago

China to lift global growth amid uncertainty, IMF head says

China Daily  

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, speaks at the China Development Forum 2023 in Beijing on March 26, 2023. China's economy is experiencing a strong rebound that will deliver a welcome lift to the world economy, contributing about one-third of global growth in 2023, said Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund. It is advisable …

IMF projects Indian economy to grow 6.1% in 2023; global growth to dip to 2.9 pc
1 year, 11 months ago

IMF projects Indian economy to grow 6.1% in 2023; global growth to dip to 2.9 pc

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday released the January update of its World Economic Outlook. According to the update, IMF said growth in India is set to decline from 6.8 per cent in 2022 to 6.1 per cent in 2023 before picking up to 6.8 per cent in 2024, with resilient domestic demand despite external headwinds. Following the …

IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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. The IMF said China’s “recent reopening has paved the way for a faster-than-expected recovery.’’ The IMF now expects China’s economy — …

IMF lifts 2023 global growth forecast; says recession risk lower
1 year, 11 months ago

IMF lifts 2023 global growth forecast; says recession risk lower

The Hindu  

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. The IMF said global growth would still fall to 2.9% in 2023 from 3.4% in 2022, but its latest World Economic Outlook forecasts …

Neglecting China's contributions to COVID-19 fight exposes prejudices
1 year, 11 months ago

Neglecting China's contributions to COVID-19 fight exposes prejudices

China Daily  

People join a lantern festival in Taijiang district, Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian province, Jan 6, 2023. The international community has gained a deeper understanding of China's persistent efforts to efficiently coordinate COVID-19 response and socio-economic development, as the country implements its optimized COVID-19 control measures in a steady and orderly manner. They ignored China's achievements in the COVID-19 fight over …

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies
1 year, 11 months ago

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

The Diplomat  

Asia’s big economies failed to fire during 2022, weighed down by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting self-imposed restrictions on economic activity, together with rising interest rates and slowing growth globally. In its latest “World Economic Outlook” report, the IMF projected GDP growth for Asia’s second-largest economy of 2.1 percent in 2022 but just 0.9 percent in 2023, below the …

US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship
1 year, 11 months ago

US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship

Associated Press  

ZURICH — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met on Wednesday with her Chinese counterpart and pledged an effort to manage differences and “prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict” as the two nations try to thaw relations. A U.S. Treasury readout of the 2 1/2-hour meeting says the two agreed that the U.S. and China would cooperate more on …

China’s economic growth falls to 3%, gradually reviving
1 year, 11 months ago

China’s economic growth falls to 3%, gradually reviving

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s economic growth fell to its second-lowest level in at least four decades last year under pressure from anti-virus controls and a real estate slump, but activity is reviving after restrictions that kept millions of people at home and sparked protests were lifted. Economic growth sank to 2.9% over a year earlier in the three months ending in …

China’s economy grows 3% in 2022, hit by lockdowns, Covid surge
1 year, 11 months ago

China’s economy grows 3% in 2022, hit by lockdowns, Covid surge

The Hindu  

China’s economy grew 3% in 2022, the second-slowest growth rate since the last year of Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution in 1976, with the last quarter of the year seeing declining growth as the country dealt with a sweeping COVID-19 surge. The past year, however, has seen China’s “zero-Covid” policy, which was discontinued in early December, extract heavy economic tolls. Kang …

China to inject new impetus into global economy
1 year, 11 months ago

China to inject new impetus into global economy

China Daily  

Foreign enterprises and international experts believe that China's optimization of COVID-19 response, which expands the flows of people, will help activate the country's economic vitality and potential, and bring important benefits to world recovery and growth. Daniel Lacalle, chief economist at Spain's asset manager Tressis Management, noted that China's optimization of COVID-19 response is good news to the market in …

IMF chief's advice to China on reopening economy amid Covid
1 year, 11 months ago

IMF chief's advice to China on reopening economy amid Covid

Hindustan Times  

The head of the International Monetary Fund urged China to move forward with reopening its economy, calling the nation’s transition from a Covid Zero policy to more normal functioning likely the single most important factor for global growth in 2023. Read here: WHO says Covid deaths in China ‘heavily underreported’; praises US transparency The Washington-based financial institution believes that a …

World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy
1 year, 11 months ago

World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The global economy will come “perilously close” to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world’s top economies — the United States, Europe and China — the World Bank warned on Tuesday. Though the United States might avoid a recession this year — the World Bank predicts the U.S. economy will eke out growth …

Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control
1 year, 11 months ago

Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

China Daily  

A medical worker injects a booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine for a resident at Aoyuncun Subdistrict in Chaoyang District, Beijing, July 13, 2022. Striving to effectively coordinate the epidemic response with economic and social development, China had won the tough battle against poverty on schedule and finished building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, getting off to a good …

Chinese economy enjoys 'strong resilience'
2 years ago

Chinese economy enjoys 'strong resilience'

China Daily  

Longtan Container Terminal of Nanjing Port in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, May 6, 2022. Chinese economy demonstrates strong resilience The US has sought to persuade countries to reduce their dependence on China, via "friend-shoring" by shifting production and trading chains from China to like-minded partners sharing a similar politics, ideology and values, especially China's Asian neighboring economies. Chinese economy contains tremendous …

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