IMF warns global economy may soon test resilience limits
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IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns high debt and depleted oil stocks leave governments with little room to respond to future shocks.
At its annual meeting in Bangkok, the IMF warned that urgent action is needed to rebuild public finances as top economies head for their biggest budget deficits since Covid. [1] [2]
The fund slightly raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but kept the 2027 projection at 3.4%. It said emergency oil stocks are exhausted and high debt levels leave governments with little capacity to shield consumers from future price spikes. [2]
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to tighten spending amid rising global debt, saying they “cannot continue to delay necessary policy action.” [2]
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- Top economies heading for biggest budget deficits since Covid, IMF warns
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