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IMF voices concern over global economy

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IMF voices concern over global economy

The head of the International Monetary Fund expressed concern on Friday at a deterioration in the global economy, saying the outlook has become more worrying as developed and big emerging nations show signs of slowing down.

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Global growth concerns spook markets

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Global growth concerns spook markets

LONDON — Markets dropped Thursday after a surprise rate cut from China spooked investors into worrying that the downturn in the world’s second-largest economy may be bigger than they had expected.

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European shares gain as central banks act

LONDON - European shares and commodities rose on Thursday after China surprised markets by cutting its key interest rates and the European Central Bank followed with a widely-expected rate cut to tackle a downturn in economic activity.

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Copper up after China rate cut, awaits ECB decision

LONDON/SHANGHAI - Copper rose on Thursday after China trimmed interest rates, but the move was tentative ahead of a European Central Bank meeting that is expected to cut rates and may revive stimulus measures that could boost economic growth and metals demand.

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