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In January 2026, what global growth rate for calendar year 2026 did the IMF project in its January World Economic Outlook Update?

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In January 2026, what global growth rate for calendar year 2026 did the IMF project in its January World Economic Outlook Update?

  1. 2.7%
  2. 3.1%
  3. 3.3%
  4. 3.6%

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - 3.3%

The IMF’s 19 January 2026 update projected global growth of 3.3% for 2026. The report examined how strong technology investment and trade policy uncertainty were affecting the outlook.

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