Analytical chapters of the April 2026 World Economic Outlook will be released on April 8 at 9:00 AM ET. The main chapter and press briefing will follow on April 14 at 9:00 AM ET.

War in the Middle East has upended the world economy, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, warning in a report that disruptions to oil markets could slow growth, fuel

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

The International Monetary Fund has modestly reduced its forecast for global economic growth this year due to the Iran war, the latest global economic body to warn of the devastating economic impacts of the conflict.

China's GDP grew 5 percent year-on-year to reach about 33.4 trillion yuan ($4.9 trillion) in the first quarter of this year, getting off to a good start to the year, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Thursday.

The International ⁠Monetary ⁠Fund on Tuesday raised ⁠its forecast for Russia's economic growth this ​year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil ‌and other commodity prices ‌as a result of the Middle East crisis.

By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 16 (Reuters) - China's economy picked up speed early in 2026 on strong exports and policy support, while retail sales growth slipped, with momentum fraying as the Iran war pushes up energy costs,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The world economy has proven surprisingly durable in the face of President Donald Trump’s trade wars, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Tuesday, upgrading its outlook for global and U.S. economic growth ...

Private consumption growth was particularly robust, supported by low inflation and rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax.

By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China's economy likely regained some momentum in the first quarter on solid exports, but growth is expected to cool over the rest of 2026 as the Middle East crisis threatens to choke corporate profits and sap overseas demand,