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IMF warns global economy nearing resilience limits; upgrades UK 2026 growth

The IMF's World Economic Outlook warns that low emergency oil stocks and overstretched government budgets could test global economic resilience, despite growth having withstood Middle East conflict better than feared. The report upgrades UK GDP growth for 2026, while the UN warns of a triple shock for developing nations. The warning signals elevated downside risks to global growth and fiscal stability.

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developingMarkets1h ago

IMF Warns Global Economy Nearing Resilience Limits Amid UK Growth Upgrade

The IMF confirms the global economy is nearing resilience limits due to low emergency oil stocks and overstretched government budgets, despite better-than-feared performance against Middle East conflict. While global growth forecasts are symbolically raised, the IMF warns of rapidly diminishing short-term adaptation capabilities and elevated downside risks to fiscal stability. The UK's 2026 growth forecast is upgraded, but 2027 is projected to face headwinds from energy prices and interest rates.

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activeMarketsJustice6m ago