IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, says economic resilience under strain

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a global economic forecast predicting that worldwide output will slow to 3.1%. The report highlights that while the global economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions, this resilience is uneven and characterized by rapidly narrowing margins of adjustment in the near term.

Alongside these growth projections, the IMF warned that persistent high inflation and AI share valuations present significant risks to overall financial stability. The findings underscore a delicate balance for the global economy as it navigates structural pressures and volatile market conditions.