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Global economy has peaked; trade war torpedoes optimism: Polls

Reuters Jul 26, 2018

BENGALURU: Global economic activity remains solid but has already passed its peak, according to economists in Reuters polls who expect protectionist policies on trade, which show no signs of abating, to tap the brakes significantly.…

IMF must be more ‘vocal’ on global economy, says US

AFP Oct 8, 2016

WASHINGTON: The United States called Saturday for the International Monetary Fund to speak out on crucial global economic matters, such as exchange rates, even if this made it unpopular. "The IMF must intensify analysis of and become more…

IMF urges key G20 countries to spend more for growth

AFP Jul 23, 2016

CHENGDU: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned risks to the global economy are growing, as it called on some G20 nations to boost government spending.

IEA chief says oil price bottoming depends on global growth

Reuters May 1, 2016

KITAKYUSHU, JAPAN: International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol said on Sunday that oil prices may have bottomed out, providing that the health of the global economy does not pose a concern.

Stock futures sink as oil rout shows no signs of abating

Reuters Jan 20, 2016

NEW YORK: U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Wednesday, tracking global markets, as crude oil prices tumbled to new lows and fears of slowing global growth continued to gnaw at investors.

Global oil demand growth to slow in 2016: IEA

AFP Oct 13, 2015

PARIS: The world's demand for oil is expected to slow in 2016 in response to a more pessimistic outlook for the global economy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Tuesday.