IMF, Global and Growth

U.S. economy poised to lead the global pack in 2025, IMF says. Here’s why.
The U.S. economy has separated itself from the global pack — and its lead could widen in the new year. That’s the upshot of a new forecast by the International Monetary Fund, the organization created at the end of World War II to support the global economy.
IMF Raises Global Growth Outlook And Flags Rising Economic Divergence
Global growth is expected to increase slightly this year while remaining stuck below its pre-pandemic average, the IMF said Friday, flagging the growing economic divide between the United States and European countries.
IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast on Stronger US Demand
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its global growth forecast for this year, spurred by stronger-than-expected US demand and slowing inflation worldwide that will let central banks continue to cut interest rates.
U.S. economy continues to outperform the rest of the world, IMF says
The U.S. economy will continue to be the developed world’s best performer in 2025 giving President-elect Donald Trump a running start on his plan to spur faster growth, the International Monetary Fund said.
IMF warns Trump economic policy threatens global disruption
The International Monetary Fund has warned that US economic policies under incoming president Donald Trump could hit the rest of the world and ultimately backfire on the US. The IMF says a threatened wave of tariffs could make trade tensions worse,

World Bank Sees Slow And Steady Global Growth

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