IMF flags trade tensions and AI slowdown as threats to steady global growth

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Global growth is forecast at about 3.3% this year and remains resilient, but the IMF warns that trade tensions and a potential AI-driven market correction could slow activity, stressing the importance of independent central banks; inflation is expected to ease and UK growth is modestly upgraded.
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