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IMF downgrades the world's economic growth forecast to 3%

The global economy is losing momentum. Earlier this month, the International Monetary Fund cut its growth forecast, projecting just 3% growth this year, down from 3.5% last year. The downgrade comes as conflict in the Middle East disrupts supply chains, fuels inflation, and adds fresh uncertainty to an already fragile world economy.

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