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Global Economy Faces Energy Shocks and AI Risks, IMF and World Bank Warn
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CNBC TV18•20-10-2026, 12:29
Global Economy Faces Energy Shocks and AI Risks, IMF and World Bank Warn
- •Global economic growth is projected at 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.4 percent in 2027, though resilience masks widening differences between nations.
- •Artificial intelligence is driving investment and growth but poses risks of inflation, financial instability, and market corrections.
- •Mounting public debt and a 23 percent decline in official development assistance are heavily squeezing developing economies.
- •Creating jobs is a critical challenge as 1.2 billion young people in developing countries reach working age while only 400 million jobs are projected.
- •Asian economies face twin pressures from expensive energy imports due to the West Asia war and uneven gains from the technology boom.
Key Questions Answered
The IMF's October World Economic Outlook projected global economic growth at 3.1% in 2026, followed by a modest acceleration to 3.4% in 2027.
The World Bank reported that developing countries' external debt reached $12.3 trillion, while official development assistance fell by 23% in 2025, marking the largest annual decline on record.
The World Bank warned that 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will reach working age over the next 10 to 15 years, while only about 400 million jobs are projected to be created.
