IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath on Monday flagged weakening global growth at a rate higher than expected and said emerging economies are also facing risks triggered by capital flows due to US actions and currency depreciation.

Emerging economies facing headwinds from weaker capital flows, currency dips: IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath

Gita Gopinath considers the perceived retreat from globalisation as one of the top challenges being faced by the IMF.

Indian-American Gita Gopinath joins IMF as first female chief economist

Economist Gita Gopinath was appointed as International Monetary Fund's chief economist on Monday, the IMF said in a statement. Gopinath will assume office at the end of 2018 after her predecessor Maurice (Maury) Obstfeld retires, news agency PTI reported.

India-born Gita Gopinath appointed IMF chief economist

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Emerging economies facing headwinds from weaker capital flows, currency dips: IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath

Indian-American Gita Gopinath joins IMF as first female chief economist

India-born Gita Gopinath appointed IMF chief economist