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Global economy is going through a 'synchronised slowdown', says IMF's new chief Kristalina Georgieva

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Video. IMF chief Georgieva: 'Global economy is in a synchronised slowdown'

Updated: 09/10/2019 - 22:03 GMT+2

The global economy is going through a "synchronised slowdown", claimed the new managing director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, during her inauguration speech.

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