global economy

• Ukraine war, price shocks have ‘darkened’ economic outlook, leaders warn in Davos

  Political and business leaders gathering for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meet against a backdrop of inflation at its highest level in a generation in major economies.

  Economy

  May 23
  
• Russia-Ukraine war hitting poor nations hardest, UN chief warns

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and serious negotiations toward peace.

  Economy

  Mar 14
  
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• Supply bottlenecks hindering global pandemic recovery, IMF says

  The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth outlooks for the United States and other major industrial powers.

  Economy

  Oct 12, 2021
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• Saskatoon economy recovering but IMF warns of inflation, vaccine inequality

  A local development authority says the city is recovering, but a report from a global watchdog says new COVID-19 cases could upset any gains.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
• Global consumers still in ‘pandemic mindset’ despite COVID-19 vaccines: survey

  People in the world's leading economies remain overwhelmingly nervous about returning to life as normal, even after having being vaccinated against COVID-19.

  World

  May 20, 2021
• IMF slashes Canada’s economic outlook, but boosts global growth forecast for 2021

  The IMF said multiple vaccine approvals and the launch of vaccinations in some countries in December had boosted hopes of an eventual end to the pandemic.

  Economy

  Jan 26, 2021
• Coronavirus: Asian economic growth will halt for first time in 60 years, IMF warns

  The IMF expects a 7.6% expansion in Asian economic growth next year on the assumption that containment policies succeed, but added the outlook was highly uncertain.

  World

  Apr 16, 2020
• Global economy has entered a recession amid coronavirus pandemic, says IMF head

  The head of the International Monetary Fund said she believed not only the United States but many other advanced economies and a number of developing countries had already entered downturns.

  Economy

  Mar 27, 2020
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• Liberals’ approach to deficits backs them into an unfortunate fiscal corner

  The Liberals’ upcoming budget will need to respond to the economic uncertainty from the COVID-19 outbreak and the rail blockades, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Mar 7, 2020
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• How the new coronavirus could send shockwaves through the world economy

  Like previous outbreaks, the flu-like disease poses a risk to economies around the world as fear and confusion lead to abrupt changes in behaviour, decreased economic activity and a ripple effect across sectors that threatens everything from productivity to consumer prices.

  World

  Jan 26, 2020