Global Stocks Rise as IMF Warns Australia on Spending
💡 Why it matters
Higher rates will squeeze household budgets, slow business investment, and could trigger a broader economic downturn if policymakers miscalculate.
Global stock markets advanced ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while the International Monetary Fund urged Australian governments to cut spending due to rising debt and inflation. The IMF also downgraded Australia's economic growth forecast, warning.
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ctvnews.ca
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The Guardian
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