Assignment:
In January 2015, the IMF World Economic Outlook Update indicated that the distribution of risks to global growth was more balanced than in October 2014. The main upside risk was a greater boost from lower oil prices, although there was uncertainty about the persistence of the oil supply shock. Downside risks included shifts in sentiment and volatility in global financial markets, especially in emerging market economies, where lower oil prices have introduced external and balance sheet vulnerabilities in oil exporters. Stagnation and low inflation were still concerns in the euro area and in Japan.
What about today? Search for and read the latest IMF World Economic Outlook Update. In your own words, explain what the IMF update is communicating to the public. What types of global risk is the IMF referring to?