The world economy will expand 4.2 percent next year, the IMF said, down from its forecast of 4.3 percent three months ago. The Fund projects growth of 4.8 percent this year, up from 4.6 percent.

Many advanced nations such as the United States have yet to adopt policies that will reduce their reliance on government spending and strengthen household demand and exports, the IMF said.

Crude prices rose on Wednesday as the dollar continued to weaken. Light, sweet crude for November delivery added 41 cents to settle at 83.23 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

In London, Brent crude rose 22 cents to settle at 85.06 dollars a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange.

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