IMF forecasts 3.3pc global economic growth in 2025/26
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting the global economic growth at 3.3 percent in both 2025 and 2026, below the historical (2000–19) average of 3.7 percent and broadly unchanged from October.
U.S. Growth Projections Revised Up by the IMF
The International Monetary Fund raised its estimate for full-year U.S. growth in 2025 to 2.7%, up from 2.2%, while forecasts for big European economies and Canada were reduced.
I.M.F. Raises U.S. Economic Forecast as Other Regions Lag
It is projecting 2.7 percent growth for 2025. But uncertainty about pending Trump policies looms over the global economic trajectory.
UK to have third-strongest G7 growth in 2025, IMF forecasts
Britain is set to have the fastest growth among major European economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, a boost to finance minister Rachel Reeves who is under pressure over a slowdown since her party came to power in July.
IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast on Stronger US Demand
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its global growth forecast for this year, spurred by stronger-than-expected US demand and slowing inflation worldwide that will let central banks continue to cut interest rates.
IMF Raises 2025 Global Growth Outlook To 3.3%
Global growth is expected to increase slightly this year but remain stuck below its pre-pandemic average, the IMF said Friday, noting the growing economic divergence between the United States and Europe.
China's 2024 growth surpasses IMF expectations by 5%
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, during a Friday meeting with the media, emphasized that the 5% GDP growth of the Chinese economy in 2024 was a "positive surprise.
IMF forecasts India's growth at 6.5% for fiscal year 2025-2026
IMF maintains India's growth at 7% for 2024-2025 and 6.5% for 2025-2026, driven by investment and consumption.
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