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IMF raises global growth forecast for 2026
Resilient consumer spending and trade normalization underpin upgraded outlook.
Metropolitan financial district reflecting sustained institutional investment.
IMF Upgrades World Economic Outlook Citing Resilient Private Investment
WASHINGTON — In its updated World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund nudged its global growth forecast for 2026 upward by two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.2%.
The Washington-based institution highlighted persistent labor market vigor and improved fiscal consolidation across developing economies.
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Marcus Chen covers central banking, macroeconomics, international trade flows, and financial market volatility across London, Frankfurt, and New York.
