Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF


by BBC News

BBC News— The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year.

The London Economic—Russia on track to grow faster than all advanced economies this year. Russia's economy is on track to outperform all advanced economies this year in a devastating blow to Western nations.

The Washington Times—IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies. The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and the shock of war in Ukraine and Gaza, but "there is plenty to worry about,'' including stubborn inflation and rising levels of government debt.

Yahoo Finance—Hong Kong economy to grow 2.5%-3.5% in Q1, financial chief says. Hong Kong's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow between 2.5% and 3.5% for the first quarter, maintaining moderate growth for a fifth consecutive quarter, the city's finance chief said on Sunday. January-March GDP, scheduled to be released on Thursday, is expected to be "within the range of the full-year economic growth forecast", Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his blog without elaborating. As Hong Kong seeks new sources of growth points, mega events such as fireworks will...