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IMF upgrades UK growth outlook; warns energy prices, rates to bite in 2027

The IMF has revised up UK growth forecasts, but cautions that elevated energy prices and interest rates will weigh on the economy in 2027. The upgrade comes ahead of the first Budget under PM Andy Burham, adding fiscal-policy uncertainty. The net effect is a mixed signal: near-term growth support offset by medium-term headwinds.

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developingMarkets3h 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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