IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global economic growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2 percent.
This is 0.2 percentage point higher than the July forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report.
- Advanced economies are expected to grow by 1.6 percent in 2025.
- Emerging market and developing economies are projected to grow by 4.2 percent.
Both forecasts are 0.1 percentage point higher than previously projected.
The latest World Economic Outlook report reflects the revised growth forecasts.
IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas spoke at a press briefing on the World Economic Outlook in Washington, D.C.
Author's summary: IMF raises global growth forecast to 3.2 percent for 2025.