As the global economy shows resilience in navigating a fragile recovery, the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook WEO projects a modestly improved near-term forecast but warns of persistent vulnerabilities, especially for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Unveiled at a press briefing on October 14, 2025, the IMF's updated projections show global growth slowing from 3.3 in 2024 to 3.2 in 2025, and further to 3.1 in 2026. While this marks a slight upward revision from April's forecast, it remains below pre-policy-shift expectations. The subtext from IMF leadership was measured: the rebound is real, but uneven.
Speakers included - Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist and Director Research Department IMF, Petya Koeva-Brooks, Deputy Director Research Department IMF, Deniz Igan, Division Chief Research Department IMF with Jos Luis de Haro, Communications Officer IMF moderating.