[IMF Lowers Global Economic Growth Forecast, Raises China's Growth Forecast] BlockBeats News, on July 8, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an update to the 'World Economic Outlook Report,' lowering the 2026 global economic growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3% and raising China's economic growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 4.6%. The report also lowered the growth forecast for advanced economies by 0.1 percentage points to 1.7% and for emerging markets and developing economies by 0.1 percentage points to 3.8%. (Xinhua News Agency)