‘A new era’: IMF slashes global growth forecast

‘A new era’: IMF slashes global growth forecast

Projected output was cut for Germany, France, Italy, and the overall euro area – but Spain's forecast was revised upwards.

IMF slashes global growth forecast, says downside risks dominate

The International Monetary Fund sharply lowered its forecasts for world growth for this year and next, warning the outlook could deteriorate further as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs spark a global trade war.

By Redacción de Sin Comillas The world economy will grow 2.8% this year, compared to 3.3% last year, according to the forecasts of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Following the imposition of tariffs by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the IMF predicts less growth, more inflation, general uncertainty, volatility in markets and a future difficult to anticipate. “The global economy enters a new era,” said Pierre-Olivier Gour…

IMF cuts global growth to 2.8% in 2025 amid trade tensions - Worldstage

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that global growth will decline to 2.8 per cent in 2025, as significant policy shifts continue to unfold across the world. This projection is contained in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update for April 2025, titled “A Critical Juncture Amid Policy Shifts”, released on Tuesday. According to the IMF, the rapid escalation of trade tensions and exceptionally high levels of policy un…

How Might The IMF Growth Downgrading Affect Everyone

The effects of the IMF's downgraded forecast on UK consumers could unfold over the next few months to a year, depending on how businesses, markets, and policymakers react. Here's a rough timeline: Short-Term (Weeks to Months) Investor & Business Confidence: Businesses may pause hiring or adjust pricing in response to economic uncertainty.

The IMF cuts the global growth forecast by 2025 to 2.8% from 3.3% - World Stock Market

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced in its updated report on the world economy perspectives on Tuesday that cut the global growth projections to 2.8% in 2025 and 3% in 2026 from 3.3% for both years in the previous forecast, citing US tariffs at historical levels. Key aspects “The rapid escalation of commercial tensions and high uncertainty is expected to have a significant impact on growth in all regions.” “The risks to the global ec…