Tuesday, April 18, 2017

IMF revises global economic growth upwards

The International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook puts global growth at 3.5%, up from 3.1%

But there are concerns that a turn toward isolationism, protectionism and political conflict could hurt growth as well as possible negatives from the Brexit.

Maurice Obstfeld, is the chief economist for the International Monetary Fund:

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The IMF's chief economist Maurice Obstfeld says there are nagging concerns about China.

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The IMF's chief economist Maurice Obstfeld says weather, and political conflict have harmed some of Africa's key economies.

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