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April 23, 2009

World Economic Outlook 2009


The IMF said on Tuesday that banks and other financial institutions around the world faced losses which could amount to $4.1 trillion. It said banks would likely need to raise $875 billion in fresh capital.

In offering new economic projections, the IMF said government measures to battle recession should be sustained, if not increased, in 2010, warning that premature withdrawal of stimulus could set back a recovery.

It said interest rates in major advanced economies are likely to be lowered to or remain near zero, and said authorities should move quickly to cut interest rates where there was room for further easing.

One question is rising where the money for all this stimulus will come from, the kitty is empty already and more spending will bring us straight to the Greatest Depression.

To read the full report click HERE.

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