IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

Reported by Investing.com Economy · Published 13 Oct 2026, 2:18 AM MYT (9 hr ago)

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IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

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