World Bank cuts 2022 growth outlook for Western Balkans on Ukraine war

The World Bank on Wednesday cut its forecast for economic growth of six countries of the Western Balkans to 3.1% from 4.1% previously, citing risks from the Ukraine war following a rebound from the ...
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OECD ups world economic outlook as tariffs contained, for now

The world economy will grow more than previously forecast this year after absorbing the shock of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, but their full impact remains uncertain, the OECD said Tuesday. In ...
Los Angeles Times

Why IMF chief says the world has avoided a ‘tit-for-tat slide into trade war’

The head of the International Monetary Fund said the global economy showed resilience to an initial wave of trade disruptions, but she warned against complacency because financial markets and growth ...
Bloomberg L.P.

IMF Warns of Dim Outlook for World Economy Hit by Rolling Shocks

The International Monetary Fund warned that the global economy is showing signs of strains from sweeping US tariffs and protectionism — even though it so far has held up better than expected. The ...
CNN

‘Premature’ to conclude that Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit the global economy, the IMF says

Higher US tariffs have so far had a smaller impact globally than expected, but it would be “premature and incorrect” to conclude they have had no effect on economic growth, the International Monetary ...
The New York Times

Global Growth Remains Sluggish as Tariff Threats Loom

The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow. By Alan Rappeport Reporting from Washington The global economy is projected to ...