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Sri Lankan government blames monkey for nationwide power cut

Millions of people on the island nation were left without power

Evening Standard

US job creation slowed in January; UK can’t say ‘job done’ fighting inflation, say’s BoE’s Pill – as it happened

US economy added 143,000 new jobs last month, fewer than expected

The Guardian - UK

El Salvador Walks Back Its Bitcoin Law

But it's also investing more in the cryptocurrency.

Reason

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China has a 'trick up its sleeve' to fight Trump's tariff as Beijing keeps response muted for now, former IMF adviser says

"Watch to see how the yuan moves this week."

Fortune

Call center employees in the Philippines aren’t worried about AI: The tech’s 'not quite there yet'

Workers agree AI technology makes them more efficient, but it isn’t ready to replace them.

Fortune

Fact check: New runways, growth projections and Taylor Swift clip

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

IMF Chief Tells Europe To Take Page Out Of US Book

With the European economy lagging behind the United States, the head of the International Monetary Fund had a piece advice for the continent on Friday: "Believe in yourself."

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Davos day four: ‘Too much pessimism’ about European economy, which needs boost of US confidence, WEF hears – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum

The Guardian - UK

Between Laughs And 'Disaster', Trump Divides Davos

As Donald Trump appeared on giant screens at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world's rich and powerful rapturously applauded and snapped photos of the US leader.

International Business Times

Market turmoil has calmed but Rachel Reeves faces more challenges ahead

Chancellor survives chaos in markets but faces more questions on growth, cuts, public sector pay and fraud

The Guardian - UK

Rollercoaster week for the chancellor ends in relief … and a lesson learned that fortunes can change very fast

Treasury officials claim there was no panic in No 11 before the economic numbers finally turned in their favour

The Guardian - UK

IMF Forecasts Global Economic Growth Amid Uncertainty

IMF's World Economic Outlook report projects global growth at 3.3% for 2025-2026, citing challenges like COVID-19 impacts and geopolitical tensions.

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IMF Forecast: US Economy To Grow At 2.7% In 2025

IMF forecasts US economy to grow at 2.7% in 2025 but warns of risks from deregulation and reduced migration flows.

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Dollar Weakens on Lower Bond Yields and Stronger Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.10%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned moderately lower after the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.566%, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the...

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IMF Raises Global Growth Outlook And Flags Rising Economic Divergence

Global growth is expected to increase slightly this year while remaining stuck below its pre-pandemic average, the IMF said Friday, flagging the growing economic divide between the United States and European countries.

The Independent UK

IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

International Business Times

Trump's Economic Plans Could Cause Inflation: IMF Chief Economist

Donald Trump's economic plans risk reigniting US inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told AFP, a few days before the president-elect returns to the White House.

The Guardian - UK

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans

UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy

The Independent UK

UK set to be the fastest growing European economy, IMF forecasts in boost to Reeves

After weeks of economic turbulence, new figures suggesting better growth in 2025 than previously expected will come as a welcome relief for the embattled chancellor

Evening Standard

Reeves receives rare boost as IMF upgrades UK growth forecasts

UK output now expected to advance by 1.6% in 2025, well ahead of France and Germany

Evening Standard

UK economy to grow by 1.6% this year after weaker-than-expected 2024 – IMF

The improved growth prospects will provide a boost for under-pressure Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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