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IMF ups global economic outlook after lower tariffs but warns of risk
The U.S.-based International Monetary Fund says global economic growth will be better than expected despite a slowdown in the U.S. economy over fluctuating tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
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Nuclear power drive obsesses over baseload. Do we need it?
Lately there has been a mounting noise on behalf of more nuclear power in Scotland. Often advocates will give the reason as 'baseload'. But do ...
Britain set for minor boost as world economy growth forecast upgraded despite Trump tariffs
Britain is in line for a small boost with the IMF upgrading its growth predictions by just 0.1 per cent for 2025. Growth is expected to sit at 1.2 per cent this year and 1.4 per cent for 2026, the ...
IMF upgrades world economy’s growth forecast as Trump’s tariffs reduced
The world economy will not suffer as badly from President Trump’s tariffs as previously thought, the International Monetary ...
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Surging US imports and lower tariffs to lift global growth, IMF predicts
The International Monetary Fund said ‘front-loading’ had ‘shaped economic activity in the first half of the year’.
IMF report leaves Labour's pledge to make Britain the fastest growing G7 economy in tatters
In a major report published today, the International Monetary Fund said the UK is lagging behind Donald Trump's America and Canada.