IMF Warns of Prolonged High Interest Rates Amid Inflation Challenges
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The IMF warns that persistent inflation, particularly in services, could keep interest rates high for longer, posing financial risks globally. Central banks, including the Federal Reserve and Bank of England, are cautious about cutting rates until inflation nears their targets. Rising trade tensions and tariffs could further exacerbate inflation and economic challenges. The IMF forecasts global inflation to slow to 5.9% this year and sees Asia's emerging markets as key drivers of global growth.
- New inflation warning: Get used to high interest rates, IMF says CNN
- I.M.F. Sees Signs of Cooling in U.S. Economy The New York Times
- IMF Warns Slower Disinflation Risks Higher Rates for ‘Even Longer’ Bloomberg
- Fresh Tariffs Could See Interest Rates Stay Higher For Even Longer, IMF Warns The Wall Street Journal
- IMF sees ‘bumps’ in path to lower inflation CNBC
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