The IMF upgrades its global growth forecast for 2026 but war and debt threaten the forecast

The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But he warned that poorer countries not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economic uncertainty and mounting debt.

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