IMF: Equity investors face 'daunting' challenge in pricing climate risk

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Sudden shifts in investor perception could threaten markets, IMF warns

Equity investors must face the "daunting" task of pricing the physical risk associated with climate change in order to shield portfolios from a looming shock to global financial stability and asset prices,...

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