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We asked chief economists about the state of the global economy. Here's what they said

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The outlook for the global economy is improving according to our survey of more than 60 chief economists. Just 17% predict a worsening economic environment this year, compared with 56% who had a gloomy outlook back in January. The economists strike a note of ‘cautious optimism’.

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