VIDEO: Why the IMF Cut Its Global Growth Forecasts By Young Research - July 10, 2013 CNBC: Olivier Blanchard, chief economist at the IMF, explains why it cut its global growth forecasts. Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR US Economy Slows in Q4 but Posts Solid 2025 Growth Consumer Spending and Investment Drive 2025 GDP Growth Consumer Spending, Investment Lift Q4 GDP Despite Government Pullback