Russia's GDP is at its highest in 10 years, US CEOs are more optimistic about the economy, China promotes FTAs, Poland opposes agricultural imports from Ukraine, Germany does not operate Nord Stream's remaining pipeline... these are the Outstanding world economic news last week.
On February 11, International Monetary Fund (IMF) General Director Kristalina Georgieva said she is confident in the world economic outlook this year despite uncertainties.
Looking back at 2023, it can be said that there are good signs as the world economy basically "landed safely" and many bad scenarios did not break out. However, there is still concern about medium-term difficulties.
IMF raises global growth forecast, US reduces estimate of amount needed to borrow in the first quarter of 2024, the number of bankrupt companies in the UK is at a 30-year high, Germany may be in recession, China supports the real estate industry ... were the outstanding world economic news last week.
The global gas market may lack supply, Russia calls on China to participate in cargo insurance for the Northern sea route, the Fed will wait until the second quarter of this year to cut interest rates... these are world economic news featured last week.
“We are facing a world of increasingly severe fractures and social divisions, leading to widespread instability and pessimism. We must rebuild trust", that is the message of this year's WEF Davos Forum.
The global trade picture is less optimistic, Russia's Gazprom set a new historical record for daily gas supply, US retail sales increased beyond expectations, China reached its growth target... these are economic news world highlights last week.
On January 17, General Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva said that the global economy is expected to have improved growth this year.
Positive signs for global growth, Russian nuclear energy corporation continues to maintain its leading position, Ukraine imports gas at a record high, China accuses the US of not complying with many WTO regulations... these are the Outstanding world economic news last week.