IMF raises 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global growth

Newsletter Jul 26, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [IMF raises 2023 economic outlook but warns of slowing global growth]( The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for world growth this year on the back of resilient service sector activity in the first quarter and a strong labor market, the lender said Tuesday. [Stocks advance cautiously ahead of central bank rate moves]( European and US stocks mostly made cautious advances on Tuesday as investors awaited central bank rate decisions, while stimulus pledges by Chinese leaders dominated Asian trading.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Record grain harvest eyed as market under pressure]( The world is heading for a record grain harvest in the 2023-2024 season thanks to gains for maize and rice, but the market remains under pressure thanks to El Nino and risks due to the war in Ukraine. [Government's climate policies must be implemented 'proportionately and pragmatically' – Sunak]( The current government climate strategy outlines policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. [British berry sector facing critical challenge amidst rising production costs]( The British berry sector is confronting a critical challenge as retailers fail to keep pace with growers' increasing production costs. [dianomi]( > [Study reveals 81% UK online shoppers 'are concerned about fashion's environmental impact']( Makip exposes that the majority of UK online shoppers are worried about the environmental consequences of ordering multiple clothing items in various sizes. [Putin signs law banning sex change surgeries in Russia]( It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community. [UK government report finds cybersecurity skills gap stagnant despite increased demand]( UK report reveals stagnant cybersecurity skills gap despite increased demand, emphasizing the need for diversity and talent pool expansion. [Advertisers planning to move their ad spending from Twitter to Threads]( After debuting earlier this month, Threads has amassed over 100 million sign-ups, catching the attention of several companies and digital marketing agencies. [Microsoft, Google beat earnings expectations amid AI frenzy]( Tech titans Google and Microsoft announced better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday as the frenzy over artificial intelligence stokes investor excitement and breathes a new life into the sector. [Android 14 to get SMS via satellite feature like iPhone 14]( A demo video shared by a reliable leaker has given us our first glimpse into Android 14's new notetaking feature for styluses. [Humanitarian aid in northwest Syria is dying out]( Two weeks ago, Russia vetoed the 9-year-old UN mandate that allows the distribution of support and resources to the 4.1 million people in northwest Syria. [Green Prescribing could address the mental health pandemic in Brits]( A recent study showed how the NHS could more than £600 million yearly if green prescribing becomes a norm as it can address mental health issues like depression. [Travel warning as serious infection spreads rapidly across popular summer destinations]( Spain is one of the most visited countries in the summer every year. [Hollywood heavyweights lead strike rally in Times Square]( Hollywood A-listers including Emmy winner Bryan Cranston and a group of Oscar winners on Tuesday led a large rally of striking actors and writers in New York's Times Square, as the stalemate with studios and streamers dragged on. [Florida ocean temperature topped 100F, setting potential record]( Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs. [NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo offers himself to Al-Hilal in place of Mbappe]( The basketball star reacted to the massive salary Mbappe could potentially earn in Saudi Arabia. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.