IMF warns of biggest deficits since Covid amid Iran war and AI split

Briefing by News4U · First published 2026-10-13 11:25:41 UTC

The IMF upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 points to 3.1 percent while warning that top economies face their largest budget deficits since Covid and calling for urgent action to rebuild public finances. [1] [2]

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1. Top economies heading for biggest budget deficits since Covid, IMF warns

   Financial Times · 2026-10-13 02:00:07 UTC · Summary only

2. IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook

   France 24 English · 2026-10-13 03:57:42 UTC · Full text

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