IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook
IMF upgrades global growth forecast to 3.1% for 2026 Strong investment in AI is major reason for better outlook US economy forecast to grow 2.3% this year and in 2027 Forecasts for China's growth tick down to 4.5% for 2026 and 4.0% for 2027 Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, see GDP forecasts downgraded sharply By