IMF Projects Uneven Global Growth Amid War and Technology Crosscurrents

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, projecting global growth at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, largely unchanged from April's outlook. The report notes uneven growth, with war impacting energy importers and vulnerable economies, while AI-driven demand boosts countries in the global technology value chain. The IMF also stated that global disinflation has stalled and highlighted persistent downside risks from renewed conflict and financial market repricing, urging policymakers to prioritize price stability, rebuild fiscal space, and enhance adaptability.