IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3% but projects rebound in 2027

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast to three percent for twenty twenty-six, the second such cut this year. Citing uncertainty and geopolitical risks tied to the conflict in Iran, the fund projects economic growth will rebound in twenty twenty-seven. France 24 reports the IMF is flagging significant headwinds for the near term but remains cautiously optimistic about recovery ahead.

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