IMF Cuts Asian Growth
The International Monetary Fund lowers growth forecasts for the Philippines, Pakistan, and Cambodia, citing weak domestic performance and escalating geopolitical risks across emerging Asian markets.
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- AHEADIMF cuts Philippine growth forecast on weak Q1 and Middle East risks
The downgrade follows a domestic outlook cut by Manila and coincides with the World Bank's recent upper-middle-income reclassification, complicating the country's economic narrative.
- AHEADIMF projects 3.5% growth for Pakistan in FY27, maintains current-year forecast
The International Monetary Fund's latest country assessment signals a modest recovery trajectory for Pakistan, holding steady at 3.6% for the current fiscal year while projecting a slight deceleration to 3.5% for FY27.
- AHEADIMF cuts Cambodia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3% from 4%
The downgrade signals a sharper slowdown for the Southeast Asian economy, joining a broader trend of missed growth targets across the region.