G7 sees strong growth and flags potential risk
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The world's leading industrial   countries are enjoying strong growth but face the risk of   rising inflationary expectations, tight energy markets and   spreading protectionism, a draft communique of the Group of   Seven rich nations says.
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The world economy this year should post its best growth in three decades even though oil prices are up sharply and economic activity in the United States probably will be slower than previously thought.
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Finance chiefs from the biggest  developing economies on Saturday pushed the Group of Seven (G7)  industrialized nations for a seat at the high table of global  economic policy making.
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Business & money: Finance chiefs from the G7 warn the global economy will slow down as a result of US mortgage crisis
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World finance chiefs meeting in Washington this week will express satisfaction with a rebounding global economy, but also highlight risks from surging oil prices, turmoil in Iraq and other factors.
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Global trade is set to grow by 8.5% in real terms this year despite soaring oil prices, the World Trade Organisation says.
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A new report says developing Asian economies are expected to enjoy stronger growth despite high oil prices. However, the report warns, a slowdown in China could hurt its neighbors.
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The G7 wealthy nations on Saturday  predicted solid economic growth and subdued inflation this year  while repeating currency declarations that some economists  believe could limit the dollar's decline.
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Darling warns of world 'turbulence' after anxious G7 debate
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The World Trade Organization said Monday global trade is likely to grow by 8.5 percent this year compared with 2003. But the Geneva-based WTO warned that growth for 2005 may be hampered by higher oil prices.
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Analysts expect continued growth despite a tough environment.
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The developing countries will enjoy the strongest economic growth in three decades this year and should continue to enjoy solid expansion in 2005 and 2006, the World Bank predicted on Tuesday.
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The G7 wealthy nations on Saturday predicted solid economic growth and subdued inflation this year while repeating currency declarations that some economists believe could limit the dollar's decline.
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VIENNA, Austria -- The head of the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday predicted a "continued smooth ride" for the global economy, but cautioned there are signs of potential trouble ahead after several years of brisk growth.
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PARIS The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development raised its 2004 growth outlook Tuesday for the world economy, forecasting further expansion in Europe and a robust upturn in Japan that would outpace the United States for the first time in
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In its global economy outlook the International Monetary Fund predicted worldwide output to lift 5% despite of worries about high oil prices.
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With the global economy under threat from rising oil prices and sharp regional growth differences, the International Monetary Fund appealed to governments to act boldly to preserve a worldwide recovery.