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[BUSINESS] · Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, United States · 62 sources

IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3% amid Middle East war and AI impacts

The International Monetary Fund’s July World Economic Outlook revised its 2026 global growth projection to 3 percent, down from 3.1 percent in April, and raised the headline inflation estimate to 4.7 percent. The IMF said the outlook is being shaped by two opposing forces: “the lingering effects of the energy shock from the war in the Middle East and a technology‑driven investment boom.”

The report assumes the Strait of Hormuz will reopen in mid‑July and return to pre‑war conditions by March 2027, with oil expected at about $89 per barrel. While energy‑importing economies face higher costs, AI‑driven demand mitigates the slowdown for countries linked to the tech supply chain.

Country‑specific forecasts were also adjusted. Argentina’s growth was kept at 3.5 percent for 2026 and 4 percent for 2027. Brazil’s 2026 outlook rose to 2.4 percent (down from 1.9 percent). Germany’s estimate was cut to 0.7 percent in 2026 and 1 percent in 2027. Mexico’s projection fell to 1.2 percent for 2026 and 1.9 percent for 2027. The IMF warned that renewed fighting, trade fragmentation and higher fuel prices could further weigh on growth, especially for energy‑importing, low‑income economies.

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