Global economy ‘resilient’ but may be headed for trouble
The IMF says that global growth is still feeling the impact of the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing divides in the global economy.
The global economy is set to grow 3.2% this year, slightly more than previously expected, according to the International Monetary Fund. It’s optimistic assessment in today's keenly awaited Global Growth forecast, suggests the world is heading for a soft landing rather than a crash over the next few months. Ed Butler talks to a former deputy director of the IMF.
He also finds out what matters to young Indian voters as the country’s election gets closer, and talks to a Kenyan doctor about why he’s been joining the strikes for a month.
(Picture: 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, USA - 15 Apr 2024. Picture credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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