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Developing economies will struggle to rebound solidly
The IFIs' spring meetings agreed some global actions to support a broad recovery, but alone they are inadequate
InternationalPandemic takes tough toll on informal women workers
Informal women workers have been the hardest-hit economic group worldwide
InternationalChinese import demand will aid the rebound in the West
China’s exports and imports continued to grow strongly in March, especially trade with the United States
ChinaBig tech's monopoly-linked woes are multiplying
Business practices of large technology firms are under new scrutiny in the West and in China
InternationalHesitancy to share vaccine IP will increase inequality
Over 100 nations back a waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 treatments, but a wealty minority strongly oppose it
InternationalPsychedelic drug research will increase globally
Investment is pouring into psychedelic drug research, and the prospects for medical use look promising
InternationalTech risks shape Chinese and Western national security
In China and in the West, national security considerations are playing a growing role in all areas of digital technology
InternationalSentiment is shifting towards modestly higher taxation
The IMF Fiscal Monitor urges global cooperation on vaccinations and tax reform, and suggests a one-off recovery levy
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