IMF Raises 2026 Growth Outlook Thanks to AI Boom

On January 19, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) updated its global economic growth forecast. The fund's analysts raised expectations, directly citing record investment volumes in artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to the IMF, the "AI boom" offsets the negative effects of slowing global trade and new tariffs.

This is a significant recognition: the technology sector has ceased to be just a stock market segment and has become the foundation of the real economy. Building gigawatt-scale data centers, modernizing power grids, and manufacturing chips create millions of jobs and stimulate demand in related industries, keeping the economy from recession.

Source: Reuters / IMF