IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%

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IMF lifts 2026 global growth to 3.1%, cuts China to 4.5% and raises Taiwan to 10.7%; India leads at 7.0%.

The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% at its Bangkok meeting, citing resilience after the Iran war lifted energy prices, but warned that high inflation and AI valuations threaten stability. [1] [2]

China’s 2026 growth was cut to 4.5% and Germany’s raised to 1.3%; India is forecast at 7.0% and Taiwan at 10.7%. [2]

The IMF urged governments to cut deficits and keep monetary policy focused on price stability. [2]

Sources

  1. IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain'

    France 24 English · · Full text

  2. IMF最新增长预期：下调中国至4.5%，上调台湾至10.7%

    DW Chinese · · Full text

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