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Jul 2022
26m 25s

IMF issues warning over global economy

Bbc World Service
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As more countries are rocked by worsening debt and supply shocks, economists are increasingly concerned about the effects of war and the pandemic on global stability. To discuss the International Monetary Fund's latest forecast, we are joined by Liliana Rojas Suarez from the Centre for Global Development. It's been a big week for tech earnings, with some sur ... Show More
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