CLEAN : IMF trims global growth estimates 2020-21 but sees improving outlook (2)

The video discusses the updated World Economic Outlook, projecting a modest recovery in global growth from 2.9% in 2019 to 3.4% in 2021. It highlights the potential positive impact of the US-China phase one trade deal on global GDP, reducing the negative effects of trade tensions. The economic forecast has shifted from a 'synchronized slowdown' to 'tentative stabilization' and 'sluggish recovery'.

What is the main focus of the first section regarding global economic scenarios?

• The influence of political stability

• The impact of climate change

• The effects of US-China trade tensions

• The role of technology in economic growth

According to the updated World Economic Outlook, what is the projected growth rate for 2020?

• 2.9%

• 3.3%

• 3.4%

• 3.0%

How is the US-China phase one deal expected to affect global GDP by the end of 2020?

• Increase the negative impact to 1.0%

• Reduce the negative impact to 0.5%

• Have no impact

• Increase the negative impact to 0.9%

What was the economic forecast described as in October?

• Rapid growth

• Synchronized slowdown

• Economic boom

• Stagnation

What is the new description of the economic forecast?

• Rapid recovery

• Tentative stabilization and sluggish recovery

• Economic decline

• Immediate stabilization