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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 7 MIN

Global Economic Forecasts Dim as Trade Tensions Rise

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In today's episode, we delve into the IMF's revised global economic growth forecast for 2025, highlighting the impact of U.S. trade policies and global uncertainties. We also explore China's new monetary easing measures aimed at countering these challenges and stimulating domestic growth. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for the global economy. Sources: https://www.westernasset.com/us/en/research/blog/imf-spring-meetings-observations-and-takeaways-2025-05-05.cfm https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/06/pr-25129-republic-of-north-macedonia-imf-concludes-2025-article-iv-consultation https://www.proshare.co/articles/imf-lowers-global-growth-forecasts-projects-fall-from-3-to-2.8?menu=Economy&classification=Read&category=World+Bank+IMF+and+Dev+Agencies https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/07/sp050725-science-of-monetary-policy-in-emerging-markets-gita-gopinath https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2680512-tariff-shock-prompts-imf-to-cut-growth-outlook https://www.thinkchina.sg/economy/china-unveils-monetary-support-stem-us-tariff-impact https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/articles/250508-china-s-monetary-stimulus-adds-strain-for-banks-101623173 https://think.ing.com/articles/china-unveils-fresh-monetary-policy-easing-package-ahead-of-this-weeks-trade-talks/ https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3309338/beijing-mulls-new-measures-stabilise-markets-us-tariff-war-hits https://www.china-briefing.com/news/china-10-point-monetary-package-market-stabilization/

In today's episode, we delve into the IMF's revised global economic growth forecast for 2025, highlighting the impact of U.S. trade policies and global uncertainties. We also explore China's new monetary easing measures aimed at countering these challenges and stimulating domestic growth. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for the global economy.Sources:https://www.westernasset.com/us/en/research/blog/imf-spring-meetings-observations-and-takeaways-2025-05-05.cfmhttps://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/06/pr-25129-republic-of-north-macedonia-imf-concludes-2025-article-iv-consultationhttps://www.proshare.co/articles/imf-lowers-global-growth-forecasts-projects-fall-from-3-to-2.8?menu=Economy&classification=Read&category=World+Bank+IMF+and+Dev+Agencieshttps://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/07/sp050725-science-of-monetary-policy-in-emerging-markets-gita-gopinathhttps://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2680512-tariff-shock-prompts-imf-to-cut-growth-outlookhttps://www.thinkchina.sg/economy/china-unveils-monetary-support-stem-us-tariff-impacthttps://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/articles/250508-china-s-monetary-stimulus-adds-strain-for-banks-101623173https://think.ing.com/articles/china-unveils-fresh-monetary-policy-easing-package-ahead-of-this-weeks-trade-talks/https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3309338/beijing-mulls-new-measures-stabilise-markets-us-tariff-war-hitshttps://www.china-briefing.com/news/china-10-point-monetary-package-market-stabilization/

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