IMF Forecasts Moderating Growth and Inflation, But Warns of Uneven Outlook Across Countries

Global growth forecast unchanged at 3.0% in 2023, but outlook uneven across countries.

Inflation declining but still high; IMF warns central banks against easing policy too soon.

IMF raises US growth forecast, now sees it beating pre-pandemic projections.

China's forecast cut on real estate crisis and weak exports; euro area outlook also lowered.

Risks remain including high inflation, geopolitics, and potential for growth to fall below 2%.