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IMF cuts 2023 global growth forecast NHK

The International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth forecast to 2.8 percent for this year, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous projection in January.

The IMF released its latest World Economic Outlook report on Tuesday.

The fund says global growth is forecast to settle at 3 percent in 2024.

The report says that although price increase rates are generally on a declining trend globally, inflation remains stubbornly high. It also cites recent financial sector turmoil including the failures of US banks.

The report says side effects from rapid hikes in interest rates by central banks are becoming apparent, as fears of contagion have risen across the broader financial sector.

It also warns that more possible failures in the banking sector could have a serious impact on the global economy.

IMF Research Department Director Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told reporters that the fund has repeatedly warned of side effects from interest rate hikes and other monetary tightening measures.

He said a sharp tightening of global financial conditions would have a dramatic impact on credit conditions and public finances, especially in emerging markets and developing economies.
Summary
IMF lowers global growth forecast to 2.8% for 2023, down from 3.9% in 2021; projects growth to stabilize at 3% in 2024. Inflation remains high globally despite trending downward, with turmoil in the financial sector as a concern, particularly US bank failures and potential impacts of tightening
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230412_04/

Date: April 12, 2023

Created: 2023/04/12 07:22

Updated: 2025/12/09 05:08

Last Read: 2023/04/12 08:48