IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%
The IMF now expects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, saying AI investment and resilient advanced economies softened the hit from war-driven energy prices.
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%. It says the economy will slow less than it previously expected.
CNBC reports that investment in artificial intelligence helped offset the energy shock caused by the war. France 24 reports that the IMF credited the "resilience" of advanced economies in the face of war-fuelled energy prices.
The IMF also warned of a "split" outlook, according to France 24. Low-income countries remain vulnerable to the supply shock, it said.
France 24 reported the forecast on Tuesday.
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- CNBCGlobal economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMFMon, Oct 12, 10:01 PM EDT
- France 24IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlookMon, Oct 12, 11:57 PM EDT
- France 24IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast but war and debt threaten outlookMon, Oct 12, 11:57 PM EDT
- France 24IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlookTue, Oct 13, 8:50 AM EDT
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