(EnergyAsia, May 20, Wednesday) — Dragged down by “deep recessions” in the developed countries, the world economy will shrink by 0.5% to 1% this year for its first decline in 60 years, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Despite major stimulus packages announced by advanced economies and several emerging markets, trade volumes have shrunk rapidly,…
WORLD: Global economy to shrink for the first time in 60 years, says IMF
Posted on May 19, 2009 by EnergyAsia