IMF slightly raises forecast for 2026 global growth to 3.1%, citing 'resilience' to shocks
The IMF has slightly increased its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3.1%, citing resilience against high energy costs and economic shocks. The 2027 forecast remains steady at 3.4%, with an improved outlook for the United States economy.
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Global economic projections influence international investment strategies, interest rate policies, and government fiscal planning.
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 by 0.1 percentage point to 3.1%, citing "resilience" in the face of high energy costs and other shocks.
In its World Economic Outlook report, the Fund left its forecast for 2027 global growth unchanged at 3.4%.
For the United States, the IMF left its 2026 growth forecast unchanged, but lifted the 2027 projection for GDP growth in the world's largest economy to 2.3%.
Published - October 13, 2026 08:41 am IST
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