At a glance
The International Monetary Fund released updated economic projections in its World Economic Outlook report.24
In the projections, the fund upgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast for the United Kingdom.34
Ongoing conflicts and high energy costs continue to weigh on global growth and push prices higher.25
The fund warned of an emerging split across economies, widening the divide between wealthier and poorer nations.56
Demand and investment in artificial intelligence have helped offset energy disruptions in some countries.16
Where sources agree
- Energy shocks and prices are pressuring global growth5 of 6
- The IMF upgraded its 2026 UK growth projection2 of 6
- AI investment is supporting economic growth2 of 6
- Middle East conflict threatens to raise prices2 of 6
Who covered this
3 National3 International
Sources
- 1CNBCGlobal economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMF ↗
- 2The Guardian‘Clear and present danger’: fuel prices could rise by 30c a litre across Australia under IMF scenario ↗
- 3BBC NewsUK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 ↗
- 4The GuardianIMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’ ↗
- 5The New York TimesI.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries ↗
- 6MarketWatchThe global economy is starting to look K-shaped. Here are the winners and losers, and where the U.S. fits. ↗
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