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IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack discusses the IMF’s latest developments and answers questions on today’s global economy.
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Delia Velculescu, IMF Mission Chief for South Africa, presents the Fund's latest assessment of the South African economy and answers questions from the press.
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After withstanding higher trade barriers and elevated uncertainty last year, global activity now faces a major test from the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Assuming that the conflict remains limited in duration and scope, global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027. Global headline inflation is projected to rise modestly in 2026 before resuming its decline in 2027. Slowdown in growth and increase in inflation are expected to be particularly pronounced in emerging market and developing economies.
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The latest World Economic Outlook reports slowing global growth and renewed inflationary pressures. Policies need to be agile, carefully manage the trade-offs involved in ramping up defense spending, and lay the foundation for a sustained recovery.
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The global economy is again disrupted, this time with the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Rising commodity prices, firmer inflation expectations, and tighter financial conditions are testing the recent resilience. Under the assumption of a limited conflict, global growth is projected at 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027, below recent outcomes and well under prepandemic averages. Global inflation is expected to tick up in 2026 and resume its decline in 2027. Pressures are concentrated in emerging market and developing economies, especially commodity importers with preexisting vulnerabilities. Risks are decisively on the downside. A prolonged conflict, deeper geopolitical fragmentation, disappointment over AI-driven productivity, or renewed trade tensions could weaken growth and unsettle markets. High public debt and eroded policy buffers add vulnerability. Policies should foster adaptability, enhance credibility, and reinforce international cooperation.
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