Economy: IMF looks significantly more optimistically at the German economy
So far, the International Monetary Fund had only expected a small upswing in the German economy. Now it is showing significantly more hope for 2026. Nevertheless, there are risks for the world.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the German economy to grow by 1.3% in 2026, almost double the 0.7% predicted in July, and by 1.1% in 2025, 0.1 points more than previously forecast. This aligns with the German government's predictions. The IMF also expects the eurozone to grow by 1.1% in 2026 and 1.2% in 2025. Globally, the IMF forecasts 3.1% growth in 2026 and 3.4% in 2025, citing increased resilience to energy shocks and higher oil production outside the Persian Gulf. The US economy is expected to grow by 2.3% this year and in 2027.
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