IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast but Warns of Risks from Debt and AI Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but cautioned about increasing risks from rising debt and the financial frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence. The report, released during the IMF and World Bank fall meetings in Bangkok, highlighted that while global economic activity has shown resilience, the outlook is uneven, with growth concentrated in countries benefiting from AI investment.