IMF Lowers Global Forecast and Warns About Energy-Driven Recession Risk
The fund says rising oil prices and supply disruptions are making the economic outlook weaker and more uncertain.
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The fund says rising oil prices and supply disruptions are making the economic outlook weaker and more uncertain. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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- Eurostat's early September figures show faster price increases, especially for energy.
- WIPO says Switzerland leads while artificial intelligence attracts most venture capital value.
- The fund says rising oil prices and supply disruptions are making the economic outlook weaker and more uncertain.
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