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IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook

IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
France 24 Tuesday 13 October 2026, 12:50 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies and investment in artificial intelligence despite rising energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. However, it warned that low-income countries remain particularly vulnerable to the crisis. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.

The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies and investment in artificial intelligence despite rising energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. However, it warned that low-income countries remain particularly vulnerable to the crisis. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis. Keywords for this article
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