IMF warns coronavirus epidemic could put at risk the recovery of global economy

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the deadly coronavirus epidemic could put at risk the recovery of an already fragile global economy. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said that global growth is poised for a modest rebound to 3.3 per cent this year, up from 2.9 per cent last year. Speaking after a two-day meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors in Riyadh yesterday, she said the projected recovery is fragile. Georgieva said the COVID-19 virus - a global health em...