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IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers

Al Jazeera

Published 17 Oct 2026, 8:31 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.

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IMF Lifts 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% Amid Tech Boom and Regional Conflicts

Capital spending on artificial intelligence is underpinning world economic resilience, though mounting debt and war disruptions present severe risks, according to the IMF.

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