IMF raises global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3%, AI investment becomes the key driver of growth

GasFeeLady · 2026-01-19T10:42:13+00:00

The International Monetary Fund has raised its global economic growth forecast for 2026, reflecting global economic resilience and increased AI investments in North America and Asia. This signal is particularly important for crypto and Web3 investors, as it could improve liquidity and stimulate demand for digital assets.

GasFeeLady

2026-01-19 10:42:13

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【CryptoPush】Latest news shows that the International Monetary Fund has just released a new round of global economic forecasts. Compared to their assessment in October last year, they have raised the 2026 global economic growth expectation from 3.1% to 3.3%. What does this number reflect?

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas provided an interpretation: despite facing US-led trade protectionism and market uncertainties, the global economy remains resilient. What is the key? Investment in AI in North America and Asia is booming, becoming the main engine of economic growth.

For cryptocurrency and Web3 investors, this signal is very important. The upward revision of global economic growth suggests that liquidity conditions may improve, and the AI investment boom complements the technological narrative in the crypto market — both are vying for capital attention. Especially with the acceleration of AI investments in Asia, this could further stimulate demand for digital assets and institutional participation in the region. In other words, the macroeconomic fundamentals are improving, which is a positive signal for long-term allocation of risk assets.

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MerkleMaid

· 16h ago

The AI craze is really crazy, but can liquidity really flow into crypto so quickly? I think I'll wait and see.

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Fren_Not_Food

· 16h ago

AI hype is back again, anyway, gains and losses can all be blamed on AI. --- Wait, is the liquidity improvement serious, or just another prelude to a new round of chives harvesting? --- Asian AI investment is accelerating... Just listen, don't take it seriously. --- A 0.2% increase, what's the big deal? Bitcoin's hourly volatility is often more than that. --- Is the IMF forecast accurate? I trust market reactions more. --- So, it still depends on who can scoop the bottom first.

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