IMF chief warns global economy faces lasting uncertainty
WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last. “Buckle up,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech at a think tank Wednesday. “Uncertainty is the new normal and it is here to stay.” Her [&h[...]
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