【环球财经】IMF上调全球增长预期 呼吁减少贸易壁垒

Core Viewpoint - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly raised its global economic growth forecasts for the next two years, indicating a fragile global economy influenced by U.S. trade policies and other uncertainties [1] Economic Growth Projections - The IMF projects global economic growth of 3% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, which is an increase of 0.2 and 0.1 percentage points from the April forecast [1] - Emerging markets and developing economies are expected to grow by 4.1% and 4% in the next two years, up by 0.4 and 0.1 percentage points from the previous forecast [1] - Developed economies are projected to grow by 1.5% and 1.6%, with an increase of 0.1 percentage points for both years [1] Factors Influencing Economic Outlook - The upward revision in forecasts is attributed to importers stockpiling goods in anticipation of potential U.S. tariffs [1] - The report highlights that economic activity is distorted due to expectations of significant tariff increases [1] Risks to Economic Stability - The IMF warns that high uncertainty in trade policies, escalating geopolitical tensions, and increasing fiscal vulnerabilities pose risks to global economic stability [1] - It emphasizes the importance of clear and transparent trade frameworks to mitigate uncertainty and encourages practical cooperation among economies to reduce trade and investment barriers [1]