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Global economy looking good says IMF chief

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Video. Global economy looking good says IMF chief

Updated: 12/10/2017 - 18:19 GMT+2

IMF chief Christine Lagarde says she is optimistic about the future of the world economy and believes the long-awaited global recovery is taking place.

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