In an update to its World Economic Outlook titled “Global economy: stable amid divergent forces,” the IMF raised its projection for world growth to 3.3 per cent in 2026. The upgrade reflects stronger-than-expected activity in the United States and China, which together account for a large share of the global upgrade, while growth remains uneven across regions. The IMF cautions that downside risks — including inflationary pressures, elevated debt levels and investment shortfalls — could yet temper the outlook, underscoring the need for prudent fiscal and monetary policy to sustain the recovery.
IMF revises global growth up to 3.3% in 2026, driven by the US and China
Monday, 19 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global organisation that monitors the world economy, provides policy advice, and offers financial support and technical assistance to its member countries; it is led by Kristalina Georgieva. Its forecasts and reports influence markets and national policies — for example, the IMF recently raised its 2026 global growth forecast to about 3.0%.
