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Global Economy Slowing Down Fast | Pittsburgh News

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The global economy is bracing for a major slowdown, with inflation stubbornly high and interest rates climbing — making borrowing harder for businesses and spending tougher for households. The IMF has slashed its forecast, now predicting 85% of the world’s economies will contract this year — a dramatic shift from just months ago. For everyday people, this means rising uncertainty, potential job insecurity, and mounting pressure on already strained budgets. While a few nations remain resilient, the overall trend is downward, forcing policymakers to navigate risky waters as they try to steer the world toward stability — and we’re just beginning to feel the ripple effects. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e22fd3607f1b8f99

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