IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast but war and debt threaten outlook
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“IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast but war and debt threaten outlook”
The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But it warned that poorer countries that are not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economic uncertainty and mounting debt.
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