Had it not been for the war in the Middle East, we would have revised up our global growth forecasts to 3.4% this year. However, with new shocks, growth is now projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026. Amid frequent global shocks, countries must calibrate policies that respond to today’s pressures while strengthening resilience for potential future shocks. Read more:https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/04/14/world-economic-outlook-april-2026?cid=sm-com-x-sm26-WEOEA2026001(IMF)