">Forum Views ()
">Forum Replies ()
Read more with google mobile :
IMF projects stronger 2010 recovery
Yahoo!
My Yahoo!
Mail
Yahoo! Search
Search:
Sign InNew User? Sign Up
News Home -
Help
Navigation
Primary Navigation
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Top Stories
Most Popular
Secondary Navigation
Search
Search:
IMF projects stronger 2010 recovery
AFP - Thursday, July 9
WASHINGTON (AFP) - - The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday projected stronger growth in the global economy in 2010, but said recovery from the worst recession since World War II would be sluggish.
ADVERTISEMENT
The IMF raised its 2010 global growth forecast to 2.5 percent, an improvement of 0.6 point from its April forecast.
The updated IMF forecast was marginally worse for 2009, showing a contraction of 1.4 percent across the global economy.
"The global economy is beginning to pull out of a recession unprecedented in the post-World War II era, but stabilization is uneven and the recovery is expected to be sluggish," the IMF said in an update to its semiannual World Economic Outlook (WEO).
"Financial conditions have improved more than expected, owing mainly to public intervention, and recent data suggest that the rate of decline in economic activity is moderating, although to varying degrees among regions.
"Despite these positive signs, the global recession is not over, and the recovery is still expected to be slow, as financial systems remain impaired, support from public policies will gradually diminish, and households in countries that suffered asset price busts will rebuild savings."
The downturn now was expected to hit advanced economies harder this year, with a combined contraction of 3.8 percent instead of the flat growth previously seen. Weak 0.6 percent growth in 2010 was unchanged.
"The advanced economies as a group are still projected not to show a sustained pickup in activity until the second half of 2010, consistent with the April 2009 WEO forecast," the IMF said.
Among the major economies, the United States and Japan were projected to grow more strongly than expected.
For the US, the IMF pointed to improvements in the labor and housing markets, industrial production, and business and consumer confidence.
"These developments are consistent with stabilization of output during the second half of 2009 and with a gradual recovery emerging in 2010," it said.
The IMF projected the world's biggest economy would shrink 2.6 percent in 2009, two-tenths of a point less than the prior estimate, and grow 0.8 percent in 2010, instead of the zero growth previously forecasted.
It sharply hiked its outlook for Japan to 1.7 percent in 2010, up a hefty 1.2 points. Growth this year in the second-largest economy was estimated at a negative 6.0 percent, instead of the 6.2 percent contraction previously forecast.
The downturn would hammer the eurozone harder. The IMF projected the 16-nation bloc would contract 4.8 percent in 2009, 0.6 point worse than the April forecast, and shrink 0.3 percent in 2010.
Germany, Europe's largest economy, was set to shrink 6.2 percent in 2009 and 0.6 percent in 2010.
Outside the eurozone, Britain's prospects brightened. The IMF forecast growth of 0.2 percent in 2010, instead of a 0.4 percent contraction, after the economy shrinks 4.2 percent this year.
Emerging and developing economies would help drive the recovery as growth accelerates to 4.7 percent in 2010 from 1.5 percent this year.
China would lead with expansions of 7.5 percent in 2009 and 8.5 percent in 2010, a full percentage point higher than previously forecasted for each year.
For India, growth was seen at 5.4 percent and 6.5 percent, up 0.9 point each year.
Global trade volume would plunge by 12.2 percent this year, a steep 1.2 points more than forecast in the April WEO, before increasing 1.0 percent in 2010.
The IMF said in an update of its Global Financial Stability Report that financial conditions have improved "as unprecedented policy intervention has reduced the risk of systemic collapse and expectations of economic recovery have risen."
But it warned against over-exuberance in markets amid signs of recovery.
"Because much of the improvement in financial conditions is due to the robust rally in risk assets since March, there is a risk of a significant market setback if financial markets get too much ahead of the pace of economic recovery," it said.
Email Story
IM Story
Printable View
Blog This
Sign in to recommend this article »
0 users recommend
Enlarge Photo
A labourer walks past a billboard on the construction site for an apartment and shopping centre in Jakarta, June 2009. The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2010 global economic growth forecast by 0.6 point, to 2.5 percent, but said recovery from recession would be sluggish.
Most Popular – Top Stories
Viewed
Jackson 'best father' ever, daughter tells the world
Jackson mother relieved of estate on funeral eve
Miniskirts, cleavage upset male SKoreans: survey
World's oldest surviving Bible published online
The daily grind: Sex for a week boosts sperm quality
View Complete List »
Search:
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Top Stories
Most Popular
Copyright © 2009 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Community
- Intellectual Property Rights Policy
- Help
Other News on Thursday, 9 July 2009 Clinton sees more Iran sanctions if outreach fails
Spain's Sacyr wins bid to expand Panama Canal: official
IMF projects stronger 2010 recovery
Army feeble as murders surge in Mexico drug war city
| International
|
Two car bombs kill 14 people in northern Iraq
| International
|
One death penalty in first Saudi terror trials
| International
|
Mobs roam China's restive Urumqi
US missiles kill up to 48 in Pakistan Taliban hub: officials
West Japan Railway chief indicted over train disaster
Taiwan's opposition boycotts China forum
News Corp won't buy Twitter, won't sell MySpace
| Technology
|
Philippines, rebels may resume talks next month
Watchdog: FEMA still lacks housing plan
Mobile entertainment seeking players and payment
| Technology
|
Overnight downpour fails to fix Mumbai water woes
Thorny thief snips 100 rose blooms from Maine park
Violent protests in Indian Kashmir capital, '50 hurt'
Amazon cuts Kindle price to $299
| Technology
|
14 US personnel treated for swine flu
Ex-defense contractor exec wants to plead guilty
Government Web sites attacked; NKorea suspected
Judge denies motion to fast-track GM sale appeal
Report: Probe found weaknesses in federal security
Important to talk to Iran, NKorea: Obama
Presidential records a time capsule of Bush years
McNair Girlfriend Felt Life "Spinning Out Of Control"
Senate hearing focuses on threats to wildlife
Blind Sailors Race In Boston Harbor
Medical First: 4 Hospitals, 8 Kidneys, 16 Surgeries
Google Developing New PC Operating System
Massachusetts Sues Over Federal Same-Sex Marriage Law
Biden: Hospitals To Give $155 Billion In Savings To Help Healthcare Overhaul
Poll Finds New York City Voters Favor Mayor Bloomberg, But Want Change
Richard Gere: Dog is hero in film about Japan tale
Test Reveals Security Breaches In Government Buildings; Bombs Smuggled Undetected
G8 spies economic danger signs as summit begins
Illegal Mexican Immigrants Sentenced For Abduction Of Fellow Drug Dealer
San Miguel takes stake in Philippines telecom outfit
SKorea, EU in final consultation on FTA: official
Ericsson inks $1.7 bln deals with Chinese firms
IMF raises Asia 2009 growth forecast
China says June bank lending doubles from May
Official: NKorea believed behind cyber attacks
Indonesia's Yudhoyono wins second term
40 years on, Paris shows 'A Man On the Moon'
In Jackson memorial, a new child star born?
U.S. Olympic Committee to launch TV network in 2010
| Entertainment
|
France begins hearings on banning the burka
Adelson says Singapore casino opening delayed
Indonesians vote calmly in presidential election
Sons of Taliban drug addict show Pakistan challenges
Payoff ends custody battle over Knut the bear
Real recruits seen drawing more Asian tourists to Spain
First individual Chinese tourists visit Japan
Aussie among three hurt in Pamplona running of the bulls
Malaysia drops English for math, science classes
La Toya Jackson scene cut from 'Bruno'
French Senate adopts rejigged Internet piracy bill
US general cites shortage of Afghan forces
Air France pilot union attacks safety bodies over Brazil crash
China flexes muscles in strife-torn Xinjiang
| International
|
South Korea, U.S. Web sites down for 3rd day on attack
GM could exit bankruptcy very soon
UN: Rape, sexual violence growing in Afghanistan
Honduras rivals to talk, but no sign of concessions
| International
|
Sharp to raise LCD panel output capacity
Eight killed in Russian Caucasus violence: reports
IMF projects stronger 2010 recovery from global recession
Bombings kill at least 41 in Iraq
| International
|
Two car bombs kill 14 people in northern Iraq
Blast outside school in Afghanistan kills 15
| International
|
Ireland to vote again on EU's Lisbon Treaty on Oct 2
Apps a nail in coffin of broadcast mobile TV
Twin car bombs kill 12 in Iraq
Iran won't back down one step in atom row
| International
|
Easter Island drug makes Methuselah mice
Data Domain accepts EMC takeover bid
Iraq car bombs kill 16
U.S. denies Israeli report of deal on settlements
CORRECTED: Amazon cuts Kindle price to $299
G8 sets Iran deadline for nuclear talks
| International
|
AT&T takes issue with antitrust criticism
Clerical discontent challenges Iran leader
Air France chief says reaction to crash was timely
| International
|
Amazon cuts Kindle price to 299 dollars
Colombia's Uribe backs hostage mediation
| International
|
UN: Israel must tear down West Bank barrier
U.N. rights experts stress Iran concerns, seek visit
Times Co. extends deadline for Boston Globe bids
Mobile entertainment seeking players and payment
Iraq group calls for further attacks on U.S. troops
Taiwan's women split over prostitution issue
News Corp won't buy Twitter, won't sell MySpace
| Technology
|
China flexes muscles in strife-torn Xinjiang
Google takes aim at Microsoft with new PC platform
| Technology
|
Rogers patient as Tour de France heads into Stage 6
Apps a nail in coffin of broadcast mobile TV
| Technology
|
Evans down, but not out at Tour de France
Firefighters Battling Brush Fire Near World Famous Getty Center Art Complex
Portland, Ore., street renamed Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Reports Find Bottled Water Less Tested Than Tap Water
AT&T takes issue with antitrust criticism
| Technology
|
Retiring US commander predicts easy Karzai win
1st Americans killed in Vietnam War are honored
US officials eye North Korea in cyber attack
Australian executive held on spy charge in China
More web attacks likely, North Korea suspected
| Technology
|
Schumer: Immigration bill to be ready by Labor Day
PROMISES, PROMISES: Politics shadow Obama's pledge
China tries new openness with foreign media
Sharp to raise LCD panel output capacity
| Technology
|
NKorea's Kim pays homage to late father in televised tribute
Obama names gene guru Francis Collins NIH chief
Anxiety over economic recovery weighs on stocks
Verdict reached in Jesse James Hollywood trial
Blagojevich aide pleads guilty in corruption case
Paris Hilton film trial rooted in Ponzi scheme
South Korea c.bank holds rates steady for 5th month
Taiwan dlr off 2-mth closing low as stocks rise
HIGHLIGHTS-South Korean central bank chief's comments
S.Korean T-bond futures jump ahead of rate vote
High school comedy "Beth Cooper" flunks out
Jackson doctor denies drug link after tributes
Seoul shares slip as techs, autos retreat
Indonesian president on track for re-election
Obama inauguration audience trumped Jackson memorial
Indonesia's president: a crooner and a general
Australian executive held on spy charge in China
Up to 74 Afghan migrants missing off Indonesia
Michael Jackson's family silent on burial plans
| Entertainment
|
AP newsroom is a setting for Drew Barrymore film
Q&A: Reality honcho Burnett dives into Shark Tank
| Entertainment
|
LA seeks ways to pass on cost for Jackson memorial
Scooby-Doo director takes on Smurfs movie
| Entertainment
|
Nielsen: 30.9 million watched Jackson memorial
Hope Davis to play Hillary Clinton
| Entertainment
|
Kate Gosselin to attend California women's forum
Robin Williams lined up for HBO comedy special
Award turns blind Japan pianist into music sensation
| Entertainment
|
`Transformers' hits $300 million mark in 14 days
Paris Hilton film trial rooted in Ponzi scheme
Dole sues Bananas documentary maker
| Entertainment
|
High school comedy Beth Cooper flunks out
| Entertainment
|
Dan Brown moves to Washington for new thriller
| Entertainment
|
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights