Charting the Global Economy: IMF Trims World Growth Projections
An attendee at the Semafor World Economy Summit during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring meetings in Washington.
Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/BloombergThe International Monetary Fund trimmed its global growth forecast for 2026 as the oil-price shock from war in the Middle East rippled across economies worldwide.
The global lender sees the world economy expanding 3.1%, down from a January forecast of 3.3%, according to its World Economic Outlook. The IMF also raised its inflation estimate, reflecting higher energy and food prices.