贸易冲突、AI浪潮、财政压力—— 国际经济组织警示三大挑战

Group 1 - The IMF and World Bank's autumn meeting highlighted concerns over trade tensions and the restructuring of the international trade system, with a focus on the potential risks posed by rapid AI development and increasing fiscal pressures [1][2] - The IMF's latest World Economic Outlook report predicts a 3.2% growth in the global economy by 2025, but warns that ongoing trade tensions could lead to a permanent reconfiguration of trade, negatively impacting global efficiency [1][3] - The report indicates that the U.S. economy is showing signs of significant slowdown, with employment data falling below expectations and the unemployment rate rising to a near four-year high [2][3] Group 2 - The IMF cautioned about the potential risks associated with the surge in AI investments, drawing parallels to the late 1990s internet bubble, suggesting that if AI fails to meet high profit expectations, it could lead to significant market revaluation and adverse economic impacts [3] - Fiscal pressures are identified as another downward risk for the global economy, with the 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] - Low-income countries are particularly vulnerable to fiscal pressures, facing a significant reduction in aid despite efforts to achieve fiscal balance [3][4]