Emerging markets

IMF Projects 2026 Emerging Market Growth at 3.9%

The IMF World Economic Outlook raises emerging market growth projections to 3.9% in 2026 from 3.7% in 2025, with Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern expansion offsetting slowdowns in Latin America and Eastern Europe.

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IMF WEO

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