IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings Open in Bangkok

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group's annual meetings have commenced in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 12, 2026. Policymakers are convening to address critical global economic challenges, including the energy shock from the Middle East war, increasing public debt, and the economic implications of artificial intelligence. The IMF is also slated to release its updated global economic forecast during the week-long event, providing crucial insights into the world's financial outlook.