The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the global economy may soon reach its resilience limits due to dwindling emergency oil stocks and strained government budgets. Despite recent growth, the IMF highlighted vulnerabilities, particularly in energy markets, as geopolitical tensions persist and high debt levels hinder government responses to potential price surges.
In its World Economic Outlook, the IMF maintained its growth forecasts for the US and upgraded the UK's GDP growth prediction for 2026. However, it emphasized the need for countries to bolster supply capacities and prepare for possible disruptions, as ongoing inflationary pressures are expected to last longer than previously anticipated.