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IMF Boosts 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 3.3%

1/19/2026

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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.