February 2, 2026 12:04 PM
IMF chief says global inflation to fall, trade integration is needed
Global inflation is expected to fall to 3.8% this year and to 3.4% in 2027, helped by softer demand and lower energy prices, the IMF chief said on Monday. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in the Annual Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai that global growth has held up 'remarkably well' amid profound shifts in geopolitics, trade policy, technology, and demographics. Georgieva also called for more trade integration as unilateral trade agreements are seen on the increase. "In the w...