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- The International Monetary Fund forecasts global GDP growth of 3.3% for 2026, up from previous estimates.
- Kristalina Georgieva of the IMF says the economy remains resilient despite trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, aided by reduced U.S. tariffs and investments in artificial intelligence (AI).
- Risks include rising debt and geopolitical fragmentation.
- Inflation is projected to fall from 4.1% in 2025 to 3.8% in 2026, enabling more accommodative policy.
