IMF Predicts Economic Challenges Amid High Interest Rates and Tepid Global Growth
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of increased risks to inflation, suggesting that the path to lower inflation may face challenges. This casts doubt on the likelihood of multiple Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year, despite market expectations. The IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that only one rate cut might be appropriate in 2023 due to persistent wage and service inflation. The IMF also lowered its U.S. growth outlook for 2024 to 2.6% amid cooling consumption and slower growth.
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