IMF: Global economy continues to strengthen on investment and trade

Comments from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Furusawa are crossing the wires via Reuters:

• The global economy continues to strengthen led by investment and trade
• Capital flows to emerging economies have remained resilient, US Tax reform to raise growth temporarily
• Current upswing in global economy provides an opportunity for reforms to boost potential output, build resilience
• Strategies needed to ensure fiscal sustainability and financial resilience