IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast amid Mideast risks
The modest slowdown reflects the effects of the war in the Middle East, which are partly offset by accelerated demand-driven momentum in the global technology cycle, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and its adoption, the July report said...
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global growth forecast downwards for 2026, citing risks from the Middle East conflict.
- Global growth is projected to slow to 3.0 percent in 2026, down from an average of 3.5 percent in 2025.
- The IMF, an international financial institution, released this projection in its latest World Economic Outlook report.
- Despite the slowdown, advances in artificial intelligence are providing a partial offset through accelerated demand in the global technology cycle.
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