The IMF on Wednesday cut its 2026 growth projection for the world economy again, saying an AI boom has not fully offset the fallout from war in the Middle East.

It excepts the world economy to grow by 3 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2025.

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

The International Monetary Fund has adjusted its global growth prediction for 2026, reflecting the adverse effects of warfare and rapid technological changes. Inflation is…