- Recession risks have increased as turmoil snarls the financial sector, according to an IMF report Tuesday.
- The IMF forecasts the global economy to grow 2.8% this year, below its previous 2.9% estimate.
- "Recession concerns have gained prominence, while worries about stubbornly high inflation persist."
The International Monetary Fund trimmed its global growth outlook Tuesday and warned recession risks have grown on tremors in the banking sector.
The IMF now sees global economic growth at 2.8% in 2023, slightly below its estimate of 2.9% in January.