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IMF Projects Three Percent Global Growth in 2026 as Technology Demand Supports Expansion

The International Monetary Fund’s July 2026 World Economic Outlook update forecasts global growth at three percent in 2026, with stronger-than-expected first-quarter activity and continued demand for artificial intelligence technologies helping offset pressures from regional conflicts.
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