Economics
IMF Cuts Growth Outlook on Russia Invasion, China Lockdowns
- Euro-area forecast is cut sharply on impact from war
- Inflation may pressure central banks to tighten more quickly
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The International Monetary Fund slashed its world growth forecast by the most since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, and projected even faster inflation, after Russia invaded Ukraine and China renewed virus lockdowns.