Global economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF
The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, as AI investment helped offset the war’s energy shock.
CNBC reports that the IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, as AI investment helped offset the war’s energy shock.
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