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IMF Updates Global Economic Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded its global growth forecast for 2026, citing AI investment as a key factor. However, energy prices and rates are expected to rise in the UK under Prime Minister Andy Burham’s first Budget.
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The Hill
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2026-10-13 01:48 UTC
MarketWatch
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead
2026-10-13 02:00 UTC
BBC News
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
2026-10-13 02:00 UTC
CNBC
The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, as AI investment helped offset the war’s energy shock.
2026-10-13 02:01 UTC