IMF raises 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.1%
The IMF lifted its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.1% from 3% in July, citing an AI investment boom that offsets Middle East war disruptions and high energy costs.
- 2026 global growth forecast raised to 3.1% from 3% in July
- AI-driven investment boom cited as the main offset
- Middle East war and high energy costs remain drags
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