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 Economic Growth Accelerates to 2.2% in Q2 US Economy Grows 1.5% in Second Quarter US Economy Grows 2.1% in Final Q1 2026 GDP Estimate