The International Monetary Fund has revised down its expectations for global economic growth in 2025, lowering its forecast by 0.5 percentage points compared to previous estimates. According to new data, the global economy will grow by only 2.8%. This information was presented in the IMF's report on global economic development prospects. The projected global economic growth for 2026 will be 3%, which also shows a decrease of 0.3 percentage points compared to January expectations. In addition, the IMF predicts a slowdown in global trade. In 2025, their growth will decrease to 1.7%, which worsens previous expectations by 1.5 percentage points. In 2026, it is expected to recover to 2.5%, but this figure is still lower than previous forecasts. Analysts attribute the decline in projected figures to ongoing trade conflicts. The report notes that uncertainty related to global trade will remain at elevated levels both this year and next.
