IMF says complex forces weigh on global growth

21 Jan 2016
Maury Obstfeld

Summary

IMF Counsellor, Maury Obstfeld, presents the conclusions of the institution’s 2016 World Economic Outlook update.

Maury Obstfeld


  • Global growth forecast revised down — 3.4 percent in 2016 and 3.6 percent in 2017.

  • Emerging market and developing economies facing increased challenges.

  • Key risks relate to China slowdown, stronger dollar, geopolitical tensions, renewed global risk aversion.



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