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US and Asian Markets Plunge Amid Rising Economic Concerns

The US markets extended their losses on Monday, continuing the downturn that began last week, while Asian markets also saw significant declines, particularly in Japan, a country with very low interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1,033 points, or about 2.6 percent, the S&P 500 fell by 3 percent, and the Nasdaq

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Economics

IMF Warns of Global Growth Risks Amidst Elevated Inflation

IMF Cautions on Global Growth Threats from Persistent Inflation The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that global growth is at risk due to elevated inflation, necessitating higher interest rates. The IMF has maintained its 2024 growth projection at 3.2 percent and slightly increased its 2025 growth forecast by 0.1 percent to 3.3

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