The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 to 3.1%, up from the 3.0% estimate it gave in July. The IMF said an investment boom tied to artificial intelligence has helped offset part of the drag from surging energy costs. Even with war in the Middle East and trade tensions still in place, the fund said AI-related spending has delivered a "demand pulse" to the global economy, helping economic activity in the first half come in stronger than expected. It also said financial markets have remained broadly calm, a condition that may partly reflect market enthusiasm linked to artificial intelligence. The updated view was cited by CNBC.
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026, saying an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence has helped offset part of the impact from soaring energy costs.
The IMF now expects the global economy to grow 3.1% in 2026, up from its 3.0% forecast in July, though still below last year’s 3.5% pace.
The fund said that despite the continuing war in the Middle East and ongoing trade tensions, AI-related investment has provided a "demand pulse" to the global economy, helping first-half economic activity come in stronger than expected.
The IMF also said financial markets have remained broadly calm, which may partly reflect market enthusiasm tied to artificial intelligence. CNBC cited the IMF’s latest assessment.
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