IMF raises global economic growth forecast to 3.3%, AI investment offsets impact of Trump tariffs

ChainCatcher News, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report today, raising its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 from 3.1% in October last year to 3.3%.

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas pointed out that despite facing US-led trade protectionist policies and high uncertainty, the global economy continues to demonstrate significant resilience, mainly due to a surge in investments in the artificial intelligence sector in North America and Asia.