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Oct 2022
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Global recession risk rises as IMF lower...

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The IMF says the risk of a global recession has increased as it lowers its growth forecast for the coming year. Its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said the gloomy outlook was fuelled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the continuing impact of the Covid pandemic. Hong Kong has relaxed several of its coronavirus restrictions in recent weeks. Now ... Show More
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