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IMF raises German growth forecast to 1.3% for 2026 from its July estimate
The IMF now expects Germany's economy to grow 1.3% in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027, while its world growth estimate rose to 3.1%. The outlook was released on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, at the Fund's annual meeting in Bangkok.
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IMF says world economy held up but nears limits of resilience, sees 3.1% growth
The IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, while warning that the energy squeeze from the Middle East war and reliance on the AI boom leave the economy exposed. The outlook was presented in Bangkok on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, ahead of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings.
