【环球财经】贸易冲突、AI浪潮、财政压力——IMF和世行秋季年会警示三大经济挑战

Group 1 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects a global economic growth of 3.2% by 2025, highlighting concerns over escalating trade tensions and the potential for a permanent restructuring of global trade [1][2] - The IMF warns that ongoing trade tensions could lead to a reduction in global economic growth by up to 0.3 percentage points due to supply chain disruptions [1][2] - The report indicates that the U.S. economy is showing signs of substantial slowdown, with employment data falling below expectations and the unemployment rate rising to a near four-year high [2][3] Group 2 - The IMF raises alarms about the potential risks associated with the surge in AI investments, drawing parallels to the internet bubble of the late 1990s, which could lead to significant market corrections if profit expectations are not met [3] - Fiscal pressures are identified as another downward risk for the global economy, with U.S. public debt projected to rise from 122% of GDP in 2024 to 143% by 2030, 15 percentage points higher than previous forecasts [3][4] - Low-income countries are particularly vulnerable to fiscal pressures, facing a significant reduction in aid despite efforts to achieve fiscal balance [3][4]