October 16, 2025/Coronation Report Summary In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF upgraded Nigeria’s GDP growth rate, projecting real GDP growth of 3.9% in 2025 (up 0.5 percentage points from the July update) and 4.2% in 2026. The Fund also revised 2024’s growth upward to 4.1%, reflecting the […]
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Asia’s Economic Growth Is Weathering Tariffs and Uncertainty
(Credit: obewon/iStock by Getty Images) October 16, 2025/IMFBlog By Andrea Pescatori, Krishna Srinivasan Asia’s economic growth next year is poised to hold up more than previously estimated despite weaker external demand, elevated tariffs, and persistent policy uncertainty. Growth in the Asia and Pacific region is likely to slow to 4.1 percent […]
Global Economic Outlook Shows Modest Change Amid Policy Shifts and Complex Forces
(Credit: Bim/iStock by Getty Images) October 14, 2025/IMFBlog By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas In April, the United States shook global trade norms by announcing sweeping tariffs. Given the complexity and fluidity of the moment, our April report offered a range of estimates for the growth downgrade, from modest to significant, depending on […]
