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IMF Says Global Recovery Weak and Vulnerable; Depends on Resolving Euro Area Crisis

  • July 16, 2012

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An already sluggish global recovery shows signs of further weakness, mainly due to continuing financial problems in Europe and slower-than-expected growth in emerging economies, the IMF said July 16 in a regular update to its World Economic Outlook.

  • Olivier Blanchard, Economic Counsellor and Director Research Department IMF
  • Jennifer Beckman, External Relations Officer IMF