IMF outlook: The global economy may not be doing as badly as feared but it’s laden with major risks
· livemint.com
Rarely has a fairly positive forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had so many qualifiers. The predictions aren’t so much cause for celebration as a recognition that the worst hasn’t come to pass. But what can we expect from here on?
The expansion isn’t flawless: The sharp climb in energy prices is causing hardship, extreme weather is forcing up commodity prices and some policymakers worry...