The IMF improves its global growth forecast thanks to the AI boom but warns of the dangers of debt costs and cyberattacks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted its global economic outlook, raising its 2026 growth forecast to 3.1%. This upward revision is attributed largely to the expansion of artificial intelligence, which is credited with offsetting negative economic pressures stemming from conflicts in the Middle East. Despite this global optimism, the IMF cautioned that high debt costs and the threat of cyberattacks remain significant risks to stability.

Regional economic performance varies significantly from the global trend. While the IMF projects a 2.5% growth rate for Spain by the end of 2026, it has lowered growth expectations for Latin America and the Caribbean, projecting 2.3% for this year and 2.5% for 2027. The organization noted that, unlike in other regions, artificial intelligence has not yet played a substantial role in the economic development of Latin American markets.