World · 2 February 2026
IMF head Georgieva projects inflation to 3.8%, urges trade integration.
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The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, announced a forecast indicating that global inflation is set to decrease to 3.8% this year. Speaking in Dubai, she attributed this decline to reduced energy costs and softer market demand. Georgieva observed that the global economy has shown resilience, while also stressing the critical importance of increased trade integration. She warned against the rise of unilateral agreements, arguing that cooperation is essential to prevent economic fragmentation.
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