IMF lowers 2026 growth forecast for Latin America and cuts Argentina's outlook
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Bangkok, Thailand
October 12, 2026
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The IMF lowered Latin America's 2026 growth forecast to 2.3%. Argentina's growth forecast was sharply cut from 3.5% to 2.1% due to weak domestic demand. Global growth is projected at 3.1% for 2026.
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