IMF slashes world growth forecasts as global economic system enters 'new era'

Global GDP growth revised down

Beth Brearley
clock • 2 min read

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slashed global growth forecasts following the escalation of tariff rates to the highest levels in a century.

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