IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout

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The International Monetary Fund has lowered the 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3 percent, citing the ongoing energy shock caused by the Iran war. However, rising demand for artificial intelligence technology is partially offsetting these negative effects.

Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.