# IMF says AI investment supports global growth, while war and debt threaten outlook

https://mins.news/en/item/97306

- Reuters, 2026-10-13 02:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/imf-says-ai-investment-propping-up-global-growth-war-debt-threaten-outlook-2026-10-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acd97bf490a5e0001253c97

> Strong AI investment is expected to offset the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, allowing global real GDP growth to exceed 3% this year, the IMF said Tuesday. But downside risks are rising, and more countries are being left behind and exposed to mounting debt.

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