IMF expects world economy to grow at a slower pace of 3% this year
Delegates walk towards the entrance of the IMF headquarters during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting in Washington on April 15, 2026. (Jose Luis Magaña/AP/File) July 8, 2026 10:54 am, EDT key takeaways: The IMF on July 8 cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% from 3.1%, citing energy disruptions from the Iran conflict. Higher