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The International Monetary Fund has warned the world's economy will face years of weak and uneven growth, with high inflation to persist. It also projects Australia's economy will slow, and the outlook is in line with domestic projections from Treasury and the Reserve Bank.

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The International Monetary Fund has warned the world's economy will face years of weak and uneven growth, with high inflation to persist. It also projects Australia's economy will slow, and the outlook is in line with domestic projections from Treasury and the Reserve Bank.

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