IMF releases economic outlook, CMRL payoff case updates, and more: The week in 5 charts

IMF releases economic outlook, CMRL payoff case updates, and more: The week in 5 charts left https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xkaivt/article71604507.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Collages%20For%20Top%20Charts.jpg Over the past week, the International Monetary Fund released its economic growth outlook, Starlink’s Elon Musk accused “oligarchs” of interfering in the grant of government regulatory approvals and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other key stories from the past week. (1) International Monetary Fund releases economic growth projections The IMF released its World Economic Outlook report, forecasting a dip in global economic growth (3.06% from 3.5% last year). It warned that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and U.S.-Iran war in West Asia would put stress on import-dependent countries. AI-related investments have shored up economic growth in advanced economies, while poorer countries have to face the brunt of rising energy prices.