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- The United Nations sees global economic growth expanding 2.8% in 2025, unchanged from 2024, as the slower growth forecast for the US and China weigh on world outlook.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Thursday that a “gradual and patient approach to policymaking” is suitable amid uncertainties in the US inflation and labor market.
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2024 Mid-Year Economic Briefing: Navigating the Easing Cycle
In our most recent webinar, financial markets experts from Metrobank and our credits research partner CreditSights, discuss the possible effects on the investing environment amid an expected easing of inflationary pressures. June 21, 2024
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