In today's episode, we delve into the IMF's revised global economic growth forecast for 2025, highlighting the impact of U.S. trade policies and global uncertainties. We also explore China's new monetary easing measures aimed at countering these challenges and stimulating domestic growth. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their implications for the global economy.

Sources:

https://www.westernasset.com/us/en/research/blog/imf-spring-meetings-observations-and-takeaways-2025-05-05.cfm

https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/06/pr-25129-republic-of-north-macedonia-imf-concludes-2025-article-iv-consultation

https://www.proshare.co/articles/imf-lowers-global-growth-forecasts-projects-fall-from-3-to-2.8?menu=Economy&classification=Read&category=World+Bank+IMF+and+Dev+Agencies

https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/07/sp050725-science-of-monetary-policy-in-emerging-markets-gita-gopinath

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2680512-tariff-shock-prompts-imf-to-cut-growth-outlook

https://www.thinkchina.sg/economy/china-unveils-monetary-support-stem-us-tariff-impact

https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/research/articles/250508-china-s-monetary-stimulus-adds-strain-for-banks-101623173

https://think.ing.com/articles/china-unveils-fresh-monetary-policy-easing-package-ahead-of-this-weeks-trade-talks/

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3309338/beijing-mulls-new-measures-stabilise-markets-us-tariff-war-hits

https://www.china-briefing.com/news/china-10-point-monetary-package-market-stabilization/