
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, citing rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty affecting the world’s economy.
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The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, citing rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty affecting the world’s economy.

China is extending key unemployment insurance policies through 2025 to help companies retain jobs and support workers’ skill development, aiming to stabilize the job market and boost employment.

Harvard economist Gregory Mankiw has criticized US tariffs as ‘large-scale economic malpractice,’ highlighting how uncertainty from trade policies can halt investment and impact global economies.

Amid growing trade tensions, Thailand postpones tariff negotiations with the U.S., while Japan holds its ground on key trade issues.

China is enhancing domestic consumption and opening up to foreign investment to counter U.S. tariffs, experts say. Economic policies boost growth amid global trade tensions.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed tariffs but failed to reach an agreement during a recent phone call.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warns that rising trade barriers harm economic growth by increasing costs for importers and consumers, urging nations to keep trade open.

Gold reaches a record high as investors turn to safe-haven assets amid global economic uncertainties and market volatility.

U.S. stock markets fell sharply on Monday after President Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about the central bank’s independence.

China has released new guidelines to upgrade its pilot free trade zones, aiming to promote high-standard opening up, innovation, and attract more foreign investment.