Three-quarters of Brits think disposable vapes should be banned
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US deficit poses ‘significant risks’ to global economy, warns IMF: Fund also cites concerns over fiscal ‘imbalances’ in UK, China and Italy
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Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
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- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
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- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
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- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
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- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Live news: US stocks notch first 4-day losing streak since start of January
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Isabel Schnabel says European Central Bank could benefit from Fed-style ‘dot plot’
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Britain condemns West Bank killings, calls to 'restore calm': Britain condemns the killing of Israeli teenager Binyamin Achimair and is alarmed by the "shocking ...
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Rishi Sunak suffers Tory backlash as MPs back legislation to ban smoking : Almost 60 Conservatives oppose bill to stop anyone born after 2009 from ever being ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
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- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
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