New IMF chief Georgieva says world suffering 'synchronised slowdown'

New IMF chief Georgieva says world suffering 'synchronised slowdown'

Grinding trade disputes are undermining the global economy, which is set to see its slowest growth in nearly a decade, the new IMF chief said on Tuesday (Oct 8).
US Fed warns of 'consequential' risk from escalating trade disputes

US Fed warns of 'consequential' risk from escalating trade disputes

An escalation of ongoing US trade disputes poses a "consequential downside risk" to the economy, which will make the job of the central bank more challenging, the US Federal Reserve warned on Wednesday (Aug 22).