IMF upgrades 2026 global growth outlook as AI boom in Asia continues
Kyodo News
Read the full articleThe IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing strong AI-related exports from Asian semiconductor leaders like South Korea and Taiwan. Growth projections for 2027 remain at 3.4%, with risks from Middle East tensions and inflation.
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