IMF Increases Global Growth Forecast Amid AI Boom and Lower Tariffs

TLDR The IMF increased its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.3%, citing improved trade conditions and AI-driven productivity. U.S. tariff rates dropped from 25% to 18.5%, helping businesses reroute supply chains and maintain global trade flow.  Strong investment in AI infrastructure has pushed up U.S. growth projections to 2.4% and lifted Spain’s to 2.3% [...]

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