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IMF Urges Bank of England Caution on Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns

The International Monetary Fund has cautioned the Bank of England against premature interest rate cuts as Britain faces persistent inflation pressures. IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas emphasized the need for careful monetary policy amid rising inflation expectations.

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a stark warning to the Bank of England, urging extreme caution regarding future interest rate decisions as the United Kingdom battles the highest inflation among G7 economies. In a significant intervention, IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas emphasized that Britain’s central bank must maintain a careful approach to monetary easing despite growing pressure for relief from high borrowing costs.

IMF’s Direct Warning to UK Monetary Authorities

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Morocco’s Economic Reform Push: Gen Z Protests Drive Urgent Job Creation Agenda

Morocco’s finance minister describes recent Gen Z protests as a critical “wake up call” for the kingdom. The government now prioritizes accelerated economic reforms and immediate job creation for youth amid growing pressure.

In a striking admission of urgency, Morocco’s government has acknowledged that recent protests by younger generations have served as a powerful catalyst for economic change. Finance and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah Alaoui characterized the demonstrations as a “wake up call” that demands immediate action on job creation and economic reform, signaling a significant shift in the kingdom’s approach to addressing youth unemployment and economic stagnation.

The Gen Z Wake-Up Call: Protests Force Policy Reevaluation