IMF confirms 2019 GDP 0.1%, cuts 2020

(ANSA) - Rome, July 23 - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday confirmed its 2019 Italian growth forecast of 0.1% and cut its 2020 forecast from 0.9% to 0.8%.
    There is persistent uncertainty on budget prospects, the IMF said, confirming its April view.
    This will impact investments and domestic demand, it said.
    In wider remarks the IMF said climate change was a growing threat to health and economies.