INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND latest

 Οκτ 13 τις 9:31 μ.μ.

Latin America's Recovery on Track but Long-Term Growth Weak October 13, 2017 Economic activity in Latin America remains on track to recover gradually in 2017–18, but long-term growth remains stuck in low gear, slowing progress in catching up to income levels in advanced countries, according to the IMF’s latest regional update. Aircraft factory in São José dos Campos, Brazil: the Brazilian economy is expected to grow 0.7 percent in 2017 and 1.5 percent next year (photo: Andre Vieira/KRT/Newscom) For Asia, Growth Pickup Provides Opportunity for Reforms Asia continues to lead the global economy with strong growth projected at 5.6 percent this year and 5.5 percent in 2018. The strength of many economies in the region provides an opportunity to pursue key reforms that can amplify and accelerate their beneficial effects, boosting living standards for all, said the IMF in its latest regional assessment. Workers on a construction site in Jakarta, Indonesia, where economic growth is projected to pick up to 5.2% this year (photo: Xinhua/Sipa USA/Newscom).