IMF edges up 2026 global growth to 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, up 0.1 percentage point from July. The report highlights that while the global economy has shown resilience, it faces vulnerabilities due to dwindling oil inventories and rising debt. The IMF warns that geopolitical tensions and technological shifts are reshaping growth dynamics across countries.