https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/imf-raises-its-forecast-for-world-growth-this-year-but-warns-of-risks-from-ai-boom-and-debtContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/imf-raises-its-forecast-for-world-growth-this-year-but-warns-of-risks-from-ai-boom-and-debthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/imf-raises-its-forecast-for-world-growth-this-year-but-warns-of-risks-from-ai-boom-and-debt#u136142Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:16:44 +0000The International Monetary Fund upgraded its global economic growth forecast for this year to 3.1%, up from its July projection of 3.0%, while cautioning that expanding national deficits, inflationary pressures, and the financial frenzy around artificial intelligence threaten market stability. Top economies are heading toward their largest budget deficits since the Covid pandemic. The Washington-based institution warned that speculative artificial intelligence investments and spiraling bond yields could trigger a disorderly market correction and test the limits of global resilience.Why it matt