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A weak eurozone is the single biggest threat to the global economy, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
IMF tells UK to consider rate cut
The Bank of England should consider new boosts to the UK economy says the IMF as it backs the government's deficit-cutting strategy.
Japan's credit rating is downgraded by two levels by credit rating agency Fitch on concerns about the country's high levels of debt.
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
5 hours ago
In its curious report on the UK, the International Monetary Fund has some blunt things to say about the economic recovery, but ultimately held back for fear of making life difficult for Chancellor George Osborne.
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