The global organization forecasts some improvement in the world economy but says Trump's plans cloud the outlook.
WASHINGTON (AN) — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's push to lower taxes, impose tariffs and deregulate businesses hang over the International Monetary Fund's forecast for modest growth and less inflation.
IMF's forecast on Friday calls for 3.3% growth in the world economy for 2025 and 2026, a steady improvement from 3.2% in 2024 but down from the 3.7% a year average in the 2000s and 2010s.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
Minimum wage workers in the E.U. had the most purchasing power in Germany and the least in Estonia.
The South African president invoked Nelson Mandela's emphasis on global 'interdependence' and cooperation.
Billionaires' wealth 'surged' by $2 trillion in a year, while 44% of the world population lives on less than $6.85 a day.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
