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Global economy in flux due to divergent monetary policies

Global economy in flux due to divergent monetary policies

Posted on August 30, 2024   |  

The global economy is uncertain as the U.S. Federal Reserve warns of risks to jobs and slow growth.

The U.S. and European central banks may cut interest rates, while Japan is ending long-term monetary support due to rising prices.

These differing monetary policies complicate the global economic outlook, with worries about the U.S. economy, weak European growth, and low consumption in China.

Despite optimistic forecasts from the IMF, analysts are cautious due to the fragile nature of these predictions.

Market volatility is likely to continue as central banks shift towards easing policies, with uncertainty about rate cuts in the US, Europe, and Japan’s different strategies.

Economic challenges in China are adding to global uncertainty, impacting manufacturers and emerging markets.