“The world economy is projected to grow faster this year than previously expected, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, as surging investment in artificial intelligence and other technology is poised to offset the headwinds of rising protectionism.

In its latest World Economic Outlook, the I.M.F. forecast that global output will hold at 3.3 percent for a third consecutive year. The estimate is 0.2 percentage points higher than the fund’s prediction in October, but growth is expected to slow to 3.2 percent in 2027. Global inflation is expected to ease this year to 3.8 percent, from 4.1 percent in 2025.”

From New York Times.