AI Surge Buoys World Growth as Tariffs Fade, IMF Says

TL;DR
The IMF raised its global growth forecast to 3.3% for 2026, aided by surging AI and tech investment that offset tariff headwinds, with growth easing to 3.2% in 2027 and inflation expected to fall to about 3.8% in 2026.
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- I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Growth as Tariff Drag Fades The New York Times
- IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds Reuters
- IMF warns global economic resilience at risk if AI falters Financial Times
- IMF Warns AI, Trade Pose Risks to Solid Global Growth Outlook Bloomberg.com
- IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth BBC
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