UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Bank of England does not need to hike interest rates, says IMF — it may even need to cut

The Bank of England is expected to hold and even potentially hike interest rates this year in response to resurgent inflation ...
The Jakarta Post

IMF lifts global growth forecast for 2021, still sees 'exceptional uncertainty'

Wed, January 27, 2021 Published on Jan. 27, 2021 Published on 2021-01-27T14:23:14+07:00 he International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2021 and said the ...

IMF Cuts Turkey 2026 Economic Growth Forecast on Weaker Momentum, Energy Prices

The International ⁠Monetary ⁠Fund cut its ⁠economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% ​from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity ‌in 2025 and the drag ‌from higher oil and gas ...
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IMF: Nigeria to become Africa’s third-largest economy in 2026

Nigeria is expected to become Africa’s third-largest economy in 2026, overtaking Algeria, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025 edition) ...

IMF raises UK growth forecast and backs Reeves’s deficit reduction plans; bonds recover after sell-off – as it happened

International Monetary Fund says ‘Staying the course on deficit reduction will be important’ for the UK, in annual assessment of the economy ...

IMF cuts China 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.4%

The IMF on Tuesday lowered its forecast for Chinese economic growth this year to 4.4 per cent, despite reduced US tariffs and stimulus measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the Middle East ...
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IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut ...
France 24

IMF slashes growth outlook as Trump tariffs 'reset' the global economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its 2025 forecast for global growth on Tuesday, citing the increased risks and cooling effects of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies on the world ...
Euronews

IMF drops Eurozone's economic growth forecast to 1.1% from 1.4% amid Iran war

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted its growth projection for the eurozone down to 1.1% from 1.4% for 2026 as prospects for the euro area dwindle amid higher inflation and reduced ...
U.S. News & World Report

IMF Revises Japan's Economic Forecast Higher, Sees Gradual BOJ Rate Hikes

(Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised higher on Tuesday its 2025 economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the nation's central bank to gradually raise interest rates over ...

IMF raises UK growth forecast but warns of political uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its growth forecast for the UK economy on Monday but warned that growing domestic uncertainty and political instability could weigh on spending and ...