{
  "id": 6613073,
  "title": "IMF sees 3% global growth in 2026, warns of high risks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/imf-sees-3-global-growth-in-2026-warns-of-high-risks-6613073",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T17:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260911/imf-sees-3-global-growth-in-2026-warns-of-high-risks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that the global economy is projected to grow by approximately 3% in 2026, despite the challenges posed by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Julie Kozack, a spokesperson for the IMF, stated that the economy has demonstrated resilience so far, with countries utilizing oil and gas reserves to cope with the energy shocks caused by the conflict. However, the IMF cautioned that significant risks remain high. Elevated oil and gas prices, mounting global debt pressures, and the stalling of the disinflation process following the 2022 cost of living crisis were cited as key factors contributing to the high risks. While global inflationary expectations have risen, they remain well-anchored in the long run, according to Kozack. She emphasized that, despite the war, the global economy has managed to remain robust, with countries adapting to the situation through various means such as switching to alternative energy sources or curbing demand. The IMF remains optimistic about achieving the projected growth rate, but acknowledges that uncertainty continues to be a persistent concern.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — The IMF said on Thursday the global economy had weathered the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East better than feared and global economic output was still expected to expand by about 3 percent in 2026, but it cautioned that risks remained high. Julie Kozack, spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund, said oil and gas prices remained elevated and the energy shock…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "IMF sees 3% global growth in 2026, warns of high risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/imf-sees-3-global-growth-in-2026-warns-of-high-risks",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:47:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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