MOROCCO-MARRAKECH-IMF-WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

MOROCCO-MARRAKECH-IMF-WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

(231010) -- MARRAKECH, Oct. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at the press conference on the IMF release of the World Economic Outlook report in Marrakesh, Morocco, Oct. 10, 2023. The IMF predicted that global economic growth to slow from 3.5 percent in 2022 to 3.0 percent in 2023 and 2.9 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Huo Jing)

IMF urges India to lift rice export ban

STORY: IMF urges India to lift rice export ban DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of rice field 3. various of rice wholesale market 4. various of rice 5. various of export containers STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has encouraged India to remove restrictions on the export of a certain category of rice, saying it would have an impact on global inflation. The Indian government on July 20 banned the export of non-Basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check. Such restrictions are likely to exacerbate volatility in food prices in the rest of the world and lead to retaliatory measures, which can be harmful globally, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, IMF's Chief Economist and Director of the Research Department, told a press conference after the release of the World Economic Outlook on Tuesday. The IMF also projected India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate to be

Good start to Chinese economy boosts confidence in global economic recovery

STORY: Good start to Chinese economy boosts confidence in global economic recovery DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director 3. various of the views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk 5. various of the views in China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, Director of the Research Department of the IMF STORYLINE: Newly released data indicated that the Chinese economy is recovering with stronger-than-expected momentum, boosting confidence in a tepid global economic recovery. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Tuesday that China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, IMF Managing Director "We have been pleased to see this rebound of China, not only for China, but also because of China'

IMF projects China's economy to grow 5.2 pct in 2023, "key contributor" to global growth

STORY: IMF projects China's economy to grow 5.2 pct in 2023, "key contributor" to global growth DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference for the World Economic Outlook 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, Director of the Research Department of the IMF 3. various of attendees at the press conference 4. various of IMF headquarters during spring meetings STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. Director of the Research Department of the IMF, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told a press briefing Tuesday on the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. SOUNDBITE (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, Director of the Research Department of the IMF "So on China, we have of course, this is one of the bright news for 2023. The rapid reopening of the economy is leading to a strong rebound. So we're projecting 5.2% growth in

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (2nd L, Rear) attends a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (2nd L) speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-CHINA-ECONOMY-PROJECTION

(230411) -- WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Tuesday that China's economy will grow 5.2 percent in 2023 and 4.5 percent in 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

IMF downgrades 2023 global growth forecast to 2.7 pct

STORY: IMF downgrades 2023 global growth forecast to 2.7 pct DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of IMF press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, Chief Economist and Director of Research Department, IMF 3. exterior of the IMF headquarters in Washington D.C. STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. The global economy is experiencing "a number of turbulent challenges," as inflation is higher than seen in several decades, tightening financial conditions in most regions, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the lingering COVID-19 pandemic all weigh heavily on the outlook, the report said. SOUNDBITE (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, Chief Economist and Director of Res

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(221011) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (2nd L) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 11, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(221011) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (2nd L) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 11, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(221011) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 11, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(221011) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 11, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(221011) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (2nd L) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 11, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(221011) -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 11, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow by 3.2 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2023, with a downward 0.2-percentage-point revision for 2023 from the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220726) -- WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 26, 2022 shows a screen displaying IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas (2nd L) speaking during a virtual press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed the global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.2 percent, down by 0.4 percentage point from the April projection, according to its newly released update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO). (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220726) -- WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 26, 2022 shows a screen displaying IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaking during a virtual press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed the global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.2 percent, down by 0.4 percentage point from the April projection, according to its newly released update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO). (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220726) -- WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 26, 2022 shows a screen displaying IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaking during a virtual press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed the global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.2 percent, down by 0.4 percentage point from the April projection, according to its newly released update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO). (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220726) -- WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 26, 2022 shows a screen displaying IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaking during a virtual press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed the global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.2 percent, down by 0.4 percentage point from the April projection, according to its newly released update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO). (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

IMF cuts 2022 global growth forecast to 3.6 pct amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: IMF cuts 2022 global growth forecast to 3.6 pct amid Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: April 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, IMF Chief Economist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, IMF Chief Economist 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, IMF Chief Economist 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PIERRE-OLIVIER GOURINCHAS, IMF Chief Economist 5. Various of the press conference STORYLINE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.6 percent amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, down by 0.8 percentage point from January projection, according to its newly released World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. The Ukraine crisis unfolds while the global economy was "on a mending path" but had not yet fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, the report said, noting that global economic prospects have worsened "significantly" since the forecast i

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-WEO-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-WEO-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220419) -- WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a virtual press briefing on World Economic Outlook (WEO) report in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 19, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.6 percent amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 0.8 percentage points lower than the January projection, according to its newly released World Economic Outlook report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-WEO-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-WEO-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220419) -- WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a virtual press briefing on World Economic Outlook (WEO) report in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 19, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.6 percent amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 0.8 percentage points lower than the January projection, according to its newly released World Economic Outlook report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-WEO-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-WEO-GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST

(220419) -- WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas speaks at a virtual press briefing on World Economic Outlook (WEO) report in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 19, 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed global growth forecast for 2022 to 3.6 percent amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, 0.8 percentage points lower than the January projection, according to its newly released World Economic Outlook report. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)