Global Growth Forecasts
Japan's GDP growth downgraded to annualised real rate of 0.1% in Q4 2022
Japan's economic growth in the October to December 2022 quarter was downgraded, owing to private consumption increasing less than previously thought, the government said in a report on Thursday
 "Japan's GDP growth downgraded to annualised real rate of 0.1% in Q4 2022")
IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast on China reopening, strength in US, Europe
The IMF said global growth would still fall to 2.9% in 2023 from 3.4% in 2022, but its latest World Economic Outlook forecasts mark an improvement over an October prediction of 2.7%
 "IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast on China reopening, strength in US, Europe")
China adds risks to global growth as factories take a hit on Covid controls
Manufacturing PMI at 48 for Nov against 49.2 a month ago, services sector activity fell to 46.7
 "China adds risks to global growth as factories take a hit on Covid controls")
Global economic growth to be as weak next year as 2009, forecasts IIF
The world economy will be as weak next year as it was in 2009 after the financial crisis as the conflict in Ukraine risks becoming a "forever war," the Institute of International Finance said
 "Global economic growth to be as weak next year as 2009, forecasts IIF")
Nestle raises growth outlook for '22, eyes consumer reaction to price hikes
Nestle warned on Thursday that price hikes could eventually weigh on sales volumes for the maker of Cheerios cereals, Kit Kat bars and Nescafe as it raised its full-year sales growth forecast to 7-8%
 "Nestle raises growth outlook for '22, eyes consumer reaction to price hikes")
IMF cuts global growth forecast for next 18 mths, ups inflation projection
The IMF said problems in the US, China and the eurozone had resulted in global output falling in the second quarter of this year -- the first contraction since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
 "IMF cuts global growth forecast for next 18 mths, ups inflation projection")
Global growth rebound solidified, but spread of Delta poses risks: Moody's
Global growth rebound has solidified, but spread of delta variant poses risks, Moody's Investors Service said in its latest assessment of global economy as the pandemic continues.
 "Global growth rebound solidified, but spread of Delta poses risks: Moody's")
OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade tensions, Brexit uncertaint
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development lowered its forecast to 3.3 per cent for this year, down from the 3.5 per cent it predicted in November
 "OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade tensions, Brexit uncertaint")
We remain invested and will increase allocations to India: Jan Dehn
Interview with head of research, Ashmore Investment Management
 "We remain invested and will increase allocations to India: Jan Dehn")
