The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has marginally revised its global growth outlook for 2026 upward, while warning that economic momentum remains uneven across regions and subject to policy and geopolitical risks. The IMF trimmed its 2027 outlook for the US by 0.1 percentage point. Spain stands out among major euro area economies, with growth projected at 2.3 per cent in 2026 and 1.9 per cent in 2027. India’s growth outlook remains unchanged, with the IMF projecting 6.4 per cent growth in both years. On prices, the IMF said global inflation is projected at 3.8 per cent in 2026, slightly higher than previously forecast, before easing to 3.4 per cent in 2027.

Source: The Guardian January 19, 2026 10:09 UTC