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Academia 1 year ago

How Trump’s tariffs could hit developing economies

Our simulations confirm what economists have been asserting for years: Trade wars do not have winners.

Economy 1 year ago

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says trade talks pick up pace

Worldwide economic output will slow in the months ahead as US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on virtually all trading partners begin to bite, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, as global finance chiefs swarmed Washington seeking deals with Trump's team to lower the levies.

Economy 2 years ago

IMF sees steady global growth, warns of slowing disinflation momentum

The global economy is set for modest growth over the next two years amid cooling activity in the US, a bottoming-out in Europe and stronger consumption and exports for China, but risks to the path abound, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

Economy 3 years ago

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Inflation surprisingly drops as food prices cool down

Inflation slowed in October following a drop in a wide range of food commodities, but analysts expect the drop to be temporary as risks overshadow the economy in the remaining weeks of the year.

Economy 4 years ago

China's export rebound clouded by flagging global growth

China's export growth unexpectedly picked up speed in July, offering an encouraging boost to the economy as its struggles to recover from a COVID-19-induced slump.

Companies 4 years ago

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Third of Indonesian firms at ‘significant risk’ if Ukraine crisis escalates: Moody’s

In case of a global recession and a more severe “liquidity squeeze,” Moody’s Investors Service anticipates risks to more than a quarter of the firms it rates in the Asia-Pacific region – and a third in Indonesia.

Economy 4 years ago

World Bank sees sharp world growth slowdown, 'hard landing' risk for poorer nations

The World Bank has cut its forecasts for economic growth in the United States, the euro area and China and warned that high debt levels, rising income inequality and new coronavirus variants threatened the recovery in developing economies.

Economy 5 years ago

OECD lowers global, US economic growth forecasts

The OECD warned Tuesday of an "uneven" global economic recovery as it lowered its 2021 growth forecasts for the world and the United States while raising the outlook for Europe.

Business 5 years ago

IMF raises growth forecasts for rich nations, dims outlook for developing world

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday maintained its 6 percent global growth forecast for 2021, upgrading its outlook for the United States and other wealthy economies but cutting estimates for developing countries struggling with surging COVID-19 infections, including Indonesia.

Business 5 years ago

IMF lifts global growth forecast for 2021, still sees 'exceptional uncertainty'

The IMF estimates that close to 90 million people are likely to fall below the extreme poverty threshold during 2020-2021.

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