IMF presses China to reflate economy as growth slows and tariffs bite

Uneven spending over Golden Week holidays signals consumer caution

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International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged China to boost consumer spending.  © Reuters

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TOKYO -- The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday urged China to boost private consumption amid rising household savings, while warning that the full impact of tariffs has yet to be felt.

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