Rising Inflation and Narrowing Buffers Demand Policy Action Now: IMF

Rising inflation and narrowing buffers demand policy action now: IMF

Global economic growth is expected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 before rebounding to 3.4 percent in 2027, with inflation rising amid geopolitical disruptions, the International Monetary Fund has said.

IMF Urges Immediate Policy Response as Inflation Climbs and Economic Safeguards Shrink

The International Monetary Fund projects that global growth will ease to 3.1 percent in 2026, then strengthen to 3.4 percent in 2027. Inflation is expected […] The post IMF Urges Immediate Policy Response as Inflation Climbs and Economic Safeguards Shrink appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE.

IMF Says Targeted Transfers Need Less Fiscal Spending in Crises

Price-suppressing measures can require three to 22 times the resources to provide comparable protection.

IMF Sees Inflation at 4.7% in 2026, Urges Targeted Household Relief

TLDR: Global inflation could reach 4.7% in 2026 as the IMF projects economic growth will slow to 3.1% globally. The IMF favors temporary, targeted transfers to protect vulnerable households and preserve fiscal buffers Energy-importing economies outside the technology value chain face their most difficult economic outlook. Debt-financed corporate tax cuts can support domestic activity but [...]