Vishnu Varathan, Head, Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank, discusses why private sector economists are confident enough to raise their growth forecasts for the year from 5.8% to 6.5% - above the official forecast range of 4% to 6%, and whether he agrees with critics who have labelled the G7, "a selfie summit".

<p><strong>Vishnu Varathan, Head, Economics &amp; Strategy, Mizuho Bank</strong>, discusses why private sector economists are confident enough to raise their growth forecasts for the year from 5.8% to 6.5% - above the official forecast range of 4% to 6%, and whether he agrees with critics who have labelled the G7, "a selfie summit".</p>

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