BUSINESS● ELEVATED20h ago · Oct 13, 2026, 12:50 PM
IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
France 24 [en] · global
The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies and investment in artificial intelligence despite rising energy prices linked to the US-Iran war. However, it warned that low-income countries remain particularly vulnerable to the crisis. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.
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