Foreign media: According to the latest World Economic Outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), global real GDP is projected to grow by 3.0% in 2026, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. Among major economies, India is forecast to grow by 6.4%, leading the pack; Indonesia and China are expected to expand by 5.0% and 4.6%, respectively. Argentina, Turkey, and South Korea are projected to grow at 3.5%, 2.9%, and 2.6%.
The United States is projected to grow by 2.3%, outpacing most advanced economies. Australia and Canada are forecast to grow by 1.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Growth in Europe remains relatively subdued, with the European Union expected to expand by 1.2%. The UK, Germany, France, and Italy are projected to grow by 1.0%, 0.7%, 0.6%, and 0.5%, respectively.
The report notes that India’s growth is underpinned by public investment and consumption, while Indonesia’s expansion is driven by resource processing and infrastructure development. China’s growth is projected at 4.6%, with adjustments in the property market and demographic shifts continuing to exert influence. In the United States, investments in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure are expected to sustain momentum, with annual AI infrastructure investment projected to approach 4% of U.S. GDP from 2025 to 2032.
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