The International Monetary Fund projects global economic growth to remain at 3.3% this year.

PANews reported on January 19th that, according to Cailian Press, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook in Brussels, Belgium, on January 19th. The organization believes that despite trade disruptions and increased uncertainty caused by the US-led trade war, the global economy still demonstrates a certain degree of resilience. Global economic growth is projected to remain at 3.3% in 2026, an upward revision of 0.2 percentage points from the October forecast, primarily due to improved performance in economies such as the US and China. The report points out that investment in information technology driven by artificial intelligence is becoming a significant engine supporting the global economy. Growth is projected at 3.2% in 2027, unchanged from the October forecast. Furthermore, the report raised its 2025 China economic growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points to 5%, and also raised its 2026 China economic growth forecast.