IMF / World Economic Outlook Annual Meetings, 2026 - IMF Media Center

The IMF released its latest edition of the World Economic Outlook report this morning in Bangkok Thailand during IMF-WB Annual Meetings. The report states that the global economy remains resilient despite mounting challenges, but the outlook is becoming increasingly uneven across countries. “The global economy continues to prove resilient, but this resilience is becoming increasingly uneven. Growth is projected at 3.1% this year and 3.4% next year. But beneath those aggregates, we see a growing divide. Countries benefiting from the AI-driven investment boom or favorable terms of trade are doing relatively well, while many energy importing and lower income economies are facing a much more challenging environment.