UN: High interest rates risk recession, hurt poor nations
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Central banks risk causing a recession by keeping interest rates high to curb inflation, says UN report.
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Higher rates have increased inequality, reduced investment, and hurt poorer nations disproportionately.
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UN warns almost a third of developing countries are near debt distress due to rising interest costs.
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Report says central banks should relax 2% inflation target and adopt more pro-growth policies.
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UN calls for policies to reduce inequality, boost investment, create jobs, and reform global finance.