The global economic recovery is progressing better than expected, but the speed of recovery varies, as outlined in the April 2010 World Economic Outlook. Some countries, notably in Asia, are off to a strong start, but growth in others is constrained by lasting damage to the financial sector and to household balance sheets. The challenge for policymakers is to ensure a smooth transition of demand, while maintaining supports that promote growth and employment…read more…order April edition…order other languages

Risks to global financial stability have eased, but policies are needed to reduce sovereign vulnerabilities, ensure a smooth deleveraging process, and complete the regulatory agenda. The April 2010 Global Financial Stability Report examines systemic risk and the redesign of financial regulation; the role of central counterparties in making over-the-counter derivatives safer; and the effects of the expansion of global liquidity on receiving economies…read more…order April edition

Restrictions on trade imposed by countries trying to protect their economies facing tough times could make it harder for them to recover from the global economic crisis, according to new findings by the IMF staff. If protectionist trade measures were allowed to balloon, it could harm global trade and stifle the global economic recovery, according to the research...read more

The Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific discusses the near-term outlook for the region, as well as the medium-term policy challenges that countries face. As in many emerging and developing markets, Asia rebounded swiftly during 2009 and in the first quarter of 2010, and in the near term the region is expected to continue leading the global recovery…read more…order April edition

Visit the IMF Research portal for the latest reports, Staff Position Notes, blogs, and Working Papers. The IMF is working hard on several fronts to help its members combat the worldwide economic and financial crisis. The Fund is closely tracking economic and financial developments worldwide so that it can help policymakers with the latest forecasts and analysis of developments in financial markets…read more