On the more shortterm, the rising dollar is an issue, says fink. The database contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical appendix of the world economic outlook report, which presents the imf staffs analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups and in many. Details of the live stream will be posted before the event begins. Weicheng lian of the imf research department visited the jvi to present the analytical chapters of the latest world economic outlook weo which explore both these questions, and to summarize the weos global outlook. Download a free pdf of the report and data sets for each of the charts therein. Imf chief kristalina georgieva and world bank president david malpass said in a joint statement that given growing health concerns related to the virus, they will switch to a virtual format for the meetings set for april 1618. Get quick access to your saved news and publications with the favorites feature. The data show that the growth performance of many poor countries has been disappointing. Our world economic outlook data gives insight into economic trends globally, regionally and in your country. Jan 16, 2017 maurice obstfeld, chief economist at international monetary fund, discusses the imfs world economic outlook, with a focus on china, the postbrexit u.
Economic statistics, gdp, exchange rates, inflation. The global upswing in economic activity is strengthening. Jul 09, 2015 imf cuts world economic outlook for 2015. World economic outlook international monetary fund. The sdds was established in 1996 to guide countries seeking access to international capital markets in the dissemination of economic and financial data to the public. The world economic forum publishes a comprehensive series of reports which examine in detail the broad range of global issues it seeks to address with stakeholders as part of its mission of improving the state of the world. The weo exercise is coordinated by the world economic studies division in the research department. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects.
Global growth remains sluggish and we are revising down growth for 2019 to 3. Ghana is trying to drop its imf, world bank debt habit. Imfs ongoing surveillance of economic developments and. The revised data also show that the great recession was shallower and the recovery was stronger through the first half of 2012, but also that cyclical weakness was greater during the past year. The imf s world economic outlook uses a bottomup approach in producing its forecasts. Imf world economic outlook wolfram data repository. Imf, world bank to hold april meetings in virtual format.
The weo is released in april and septemberoctober each year. International monetary fund imfdissemination standards. International monetary fund, world economic outlook. World economic outlook, october 2019 global growth is forecast at 3. Imf blog insights and analysis on economics and finance. Overall, the revision does not significantly change the imf staffs broad view on the u. The imf world economic outlook is a twiceyearly survey by imf staff that presents imf staff economists analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. The international monetary fund on tuesday lowered its forecast of global economic growth over the next two years amid the deepening slowdown in. Gdp, gross domestic product, real, nominal, deflator, index, growth, change. Imf weakest global growth outlook since 2009 crisis rt. The russell 2000 index of smallercompany stocks shed 0. World economic outlook 2000 international monetary fund. The world economic outlook weo is a survey by the imf staff published. Abstract o the world economic outlook weo database is updated twice a year april and september as part of the publication of the world economic outlook report.
The imf s flagship publication, the world economic outlook weo, marks the most extensive effort to measure the health of the global economy since the outbreak of. Moreover, according to imf s world economic outlook, in 2018, economic activity is projected to pick up the pace to grow by 6 percent. Brazil experienced a yearonyear average growth rate of 11. Imf releases new world economic outlook live business. Selected series from the publication are available in a database format. Imf world economic outlook weo, focus on transition. Economic outlook is a twiceyearly analysis available for online viewing, download, and in print published by the organisation for economic cooperation and development oecd with economic analysis and forecasts for future economic performance of oecd countries. The world economic outlook weo database april 2000 imf. For optimum experience we recommend to update your browser to the latest version.
It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of. The imf s latest world economic outlook comes on the eve of meetings in washington this week of the imf and its sister lending organization, the world bank. Download imf and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. International monetary fund imf data and statistics. Imf four months into the year, both advanced and emerging economies are expected to grow slower than anticipated at the start of it. The asiapacific region continues to be the world leader in growth, and recent data point to a pickup in momentum. The april 2020 world economic outlook will be released on tuesday, april 14, at 8. A consumer price index cpi measures changes in the prices of goods and services that households consume. The economic impact of this will be far reaching he says. Imf has slashed indias growth forecast by one percentage point to 6.
The international monetary fund imf is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. The world economic outlook presents the imf staffs analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups classified by region, stage of development, etc. We remain fully committed to maintaining a productive dialogue with our stakeholders and will leverage our itrelated and virtual connection capabilities to the. Discover the latest news, data, multimedia, new look and feel for data visualization and analysis from the international monetary fund. World economic outlook, october 2017 imf bookstore. Ppp gdp weights from the weo database are used for the aggregation of real gdp growth, real nonoil gdp. After a lackluster outturn in 2016, economic activity is projected to pick up pace in 2017 and. In its january update to the world economic outlook, the imf lowered global economic growth forecast in 2020 by a 0. Download a free pdf of the report and data sets for each of the charts therein from the imf website at. However, the imf s world economic outlook projects a modest improvement in global growth to 3. Global economic activity is picking up with a longawaited cyclical recovery in investment, manufacturing, and trade, according to chapter 1 of this world economic outlook. The uptick is driven by emerging market and developing economies that are projected to experience a growth rebound to 4. The weo database april 2000 international monetary fund.
Asian stocks mixed after imf downgrades economic outlook. The weo is prepared by the imf staff and has benefited. Frequently asked questions about the world economic outlook publication. Indiaborn gita gopinath hit the headlines when she presented imf s latest update on the world economic outlook on january 20, 2020. World economic outlook weo data, imf global econ data weo world. Global manufacturing downturn, rising trade barriers. Jul 19, 2016 in its latest world economic outlook, the imf said that it is revising its baseline outlook for 2016 global growth down by 0.
The imf s world economic outlook weo update revised indias 2020 growth forecast to 5. International monetary fund imf data and statistics gdp. After strong growth in 2017 and early 2018, global economic activity. Accommodative policies will underpin domestic demand, offsetting tighter global financial conditions. Inquiries about the content of the world economic outlook and the weo database.
The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the imf and its executive board. President wolfowitz talked with reporters about a number of issues including the state of the global economy, economic programs to assist developing countries, debt relief, and upcoming trade. There is also the financial risk to emerging markets of the rising dollar, he says, echoing christine lagardes comments, and the fact that protectionism might further reinforce it. Apr 28, 2017 19 april 2017, in its new world economic outlook report, the international monetary fund imf says the global economy is picking up speed and momentum, but serious risks to growth remain. The world economic outlook weo database contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical appendix of the world economic outlook report, which presents the imf staffs analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups and in many individual countries. The international monetary fund imf is an international organization headquartered in washington, d.
Oct 07, 2014 imf releases new world economic outlook live rolling business and financial news, as the international monetary fund cuts its growth forecasts again, citing geopolitics and the eurozone as key. World economic outlook weo international monetary fund. Imf downgrades outlook for world economy washington post. Peet cites a us government accounting office report. Contributions to changes in relative producer prices of capital goods.
The projections and analysis contained in the world economic outlook are an integral element of the. Imfblog is a forum for the views of the international monetary fund imf staff and officials on pressing economic and policy issues of the day. Inflation, average consumer prices pcpi index expressed in averages for the year, not endofperiod data. The world economic outlook weo is a survey by the imf staff published twice a. Indias relative standing remains unaffected, it said citing imf s recent world economic outlook putting indian economic growth at 6. Imf, world bank to hold april meetings in virtual format imf chief kristalina georgieva and world bank president david malpass said in a joint statement that given growing health concerns related to the virus, they will switch to a virtual format for the meetings set for april 1618.
Associated with the report is the world economic outlook database, a countrylevel dataset of major macro economic variables gdp, unemployment, debt etc. The main version is in english, and it is also published in french and german. In a statement soon after moodys lowered the outlook to negative from stable, the finance ministry said india continues to be among the fastestgrowing major economies in the world. World economic outlook database international monetary fund. Imf downgrades outlook for world economy, citing trade wars. Imf data home page imf data international monetary fund. The world economic outlook, published twice a year in english, french, spanish, and arabic, presents imf staff economists analyses of global. World economic outlook weo definition investopedia. These files may be downloaded for use in a variety of software packages.
Stronger activity, expectations of more robust global demand, reduced deflationary pressures, and optimistic. Tune in for a live presentation by imf chief economist gita gopinath. We are likely to downgrade our growth projections for the world in the in the world economic outlook in april. The projections and analysis contained in the world economic outlook are an integral element of the imfs ongoing surveillance of economic development and. The world economic outlook weo database contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical appendix of the world economic outlook report, which presents the imf staffs analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups and in many.
The imf sees the global economy slowing and is urging leaders around the world to handle this delicate moment with care, the funds chief economist gita gopinath says ahead of the launch of the world economic outlook tuesday april 9 in washington. However, the risks to the outlook, on balance, are slanted to the downside. This dataset contains the latest available currently april 2017 release of the imf s world economic outlook weo database. The projections and analysis contained in the world economic outlook are an integral element of the imf s ongoing surveillance of economic development and policies in its member countries and of the global economic system. You can, however bookmark the web address when you download the data.
In its world economic outlook the imf is forecasting that ghana will be the fastest growing economy in the world this year with a projected growth rate of 8. The world economic outlook weo database is created during the biannual weo exercise, which begins in january and june of each year and results in the april and septemberoctober weo publication. The world economic outlook weo is a survey by the imf staff published twice a year, in the spring and fall. Global growth is sluggish but tentatively stabilizing after two years of slowing, the imf reported monday january 20 in its latest quarterly update to the world economic outlook report. Global growth, which in 2016 was the weakest since the global financial crisis at 3. Besides reports on its key events and standalone publications such as the global competitiveness report, the global risks report and the global gender gap report, the forum. The spring gathering of finance ministers and central bankers held in washington in april will be shifted to a virtual format due to the coronavirus epidemic, the imf and world bank said tuesday.
The imf is looking at all the data available and hopes to have a more concrete outlook of the ultimate impact when it publishes the next world economic outlook report in april. Since then, some risks have partially receded with the announcement of a uschina phase i trade deal and. Download the startup guide for stepbystep instructions on accessing and navigating the imf elibrary. Any difficulties shifting to a new model could pose a risk to the global economic outlook, the imf said, predicting 6. In stark contrast to the output of other institutions like the imf and world bank, this annual report is written in an accessible way. World economic outlook, april 2020 april 6, 2020 description. Please note that there will not be any physical presence by attendees for this event. The latest update to the imf world economic outlook sees a continued strengthening global growth environment, but noted that the balance of risk is turning negative, research department director maury obstfeld said ahead of the reports release in washington, dc monday july 16. You can download official exchange rates data for selected currencies from imfs data section. The steep cut in indias growth rate has weighed on imf s projection on the world economy, which it now expects to have expanded 2. So we have seen tentative signs that global growth may be stabilizing at subdued levels.
India still fastestgrowing economy in world gripped by. Jan 19, 2016 imf downgrades outlook for world economy. The world economic outlook presents the imf staffs analysis and projections of economic. While growth could be stronger if reduced trade tensions mitigate uncertainty, the balance of risks is to the downside. In a scheduled update to its world economic outlook, published tuesday in london, the imf cut projections for growth in both advanced and emerging markets this year and next and cautioned that 2016 will be a year of great challenges for global policymakers who should focus on ways to bolster shortterm resilience and support longerterm growth. Apr, 2016 india still fastestgrowing economy in world gripped by uncertainty. On monday, the international monetary fund imf released its global economic outlook where the fund announced it expects global growth to slow in 2020 to 2. Imf and world banks new leaders warn of deteriorating. Oct 06, 2015 six years after the world economy emerged from its broadest and deepest postwar recession, the holy grail of robust and synchronized global expansion remains elusive, said the imf economic counselor and director of the research department maurice obstfeld, according to imfs world economic outlook on tuesday.
News photos, videos and other multimedia data visualization country information and analysis social media publications events. Growth rates however remain modest in many countries, with too many risks on the horizon. A report by the international monetary fund imf that contains analysis and projections of the integral elements of the imfs surveillance of economic developments. In the october world economic outlook, we described the global economy as in a synchronized slowdown, with escalating downside risks that could further derail growth. The international monetary fund revised its outlook for the world economy, citing rising interest rates and growing tensions over trade. From 19912001, out of 4 recessions that occurred in developing countries, the imf s world economic outlook correctly forecast only 15, while actually predicting an increase in gdp in the other 119 recessions, including major ones leading to the mexican and asian crises. The world economic outlook weo database contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical. For almost three decades, the weo has been a flagship publication of the imf, gaining the attention of policy makers, economists, and media commentators for its analysis and projections of world economic developments and its assessments and advice on economic policies around the globe. Download a free pdf of the report and data sets for each of the charts therein from the. Find out what products and collections are available, perform a simple or advanced search, browse publications, and download a book, paper, article, or report. Brexit has worsened the outlook for global economic growth. The world economic outlook, published twice a year in english, french, spanish, and arabic, presents imf staff economists analyses of global economic. Since then, some risks have partially receded with the announcement of a uschina phase i trade deal and lower likelihood of a nodeal brexit. World economic outlook, october 2000 international monetary fund.