The World Economic Outlook: Global Growth Forecasts Revised with Strong US and Emerging Economies, but Europe’s Outlook Remains Sluggish

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecasts, citing strong performances in the United States and emerging economies like India and Brazil as the driving factors. While Belgium is also expected to see positive growth, this positivity does not extend to the entire eurozone.

According to the latest ‘World Economic Outlook’ from the IMF, the global economy is projected to grow by 3.2 percent this year, up from the 3.1 percent forecast in January. The outlook for 2025 remains steady at 3.2 percent. Despite the better projections, the IMF cautions that high borrowing costs and reduced government support could dampen short-term growth. Additionally, long-term growth prospects remain at some of the lowest levels in decades due to weak productivity and ongoing global trade tensions.

While the United States is expected to see a significant increase in economic growth (from 2.1 percent in January to 2.7 percent now), Europe’s outlook is less optimistic. The region is projected to grow by only 0.8 percent this year and 1.5 percent in 2025, which is a slight improvement from previous forecasts of 0.9 percent and 1