IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Concerns Over Potential Recession Due to High Oil Prices

The IMF has lowered its global GDP growth forecast to 3.1% for 2026, warning of a potential recession if the Iran conflict persists and oil prices remain high. The U.S. is expected to grow by 2.3% due to AI investments, while China's growth forecast has been reduced to 4.4% due to higher energy costs and a weak housing market.

By Alex Kimani Thu, April 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Concerns Over Potential Recession Due to High Oil Prices

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Topics: AI Investment China Economy Economic Growth Global Recession IMF Oil Prices U.S. Economy

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