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At the Russia–Africa forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin declared the need to reform the IMF and the World Bank to take into account the needs of developing economies and to strengthen Africa's participation in key decision-making. The forum is being held on October 28–29 with the participation of 48 of the continent's 54 countries.
Aziz KarimovAccording to an infographic by the Voronoi platform based on IMF forecasts, the global economy will grow by 3.1% in 2026. Alongside Asian and African states, Uzbekistan appears in the list of countries with the highest expected GDP growth. Guyana is expected to lead with 22.3% growth driven by the expansion of its oil sector.
Aziz KarimovThe United Kingdom's national debt has exceeded £3 trillion ($4 trillion) for the first time, Reuters reports citing data for September. The budget deficit reached £97.8 billion — £6 billion more than expected, but £4.4 billion less than the 2025 level.
Sevara AzamovaVisual Capitalist, based on the IMF's October World Economic Outlook forecast, compared the 20 largest economies by nominal GDP and purchasing power parity for 2026. In nominal terms the US stands at $32.6 trillion versus China's $21.5 trillion; by PPP China is at $44.6 trillion international dollars, roughly 37% higher than the US figure.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the US Treasury Department, on October 19, 2026, the national debt reached $40.396 trillion — almost $400 billion more than when the $40 trillion mark was first crossed on August 19. Growth since late August was about 1%. Analysts suggest the debt could exceed $50 trillion by 2030, and the Congressional Budget Office projects a further increase in the debt burden by 2036.
Otabek YusupovThe government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has requested a new IMF loan of $4.5 billion and $10 billion from the World Bank over three years, seeking tailored lending terms. Negotiations are ongoing; the previous IMF program was agreed in January 2023 under the government of Sheikh Hasina.
Nilufar KarimovaAt the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, economists and policymakers discussed AI's role in global growth. According to the IMF, AI investment cushioned the shock from rising energy prices caused by the war in the Middle East, but a slowdown in investment could reduce global GDP by 0.4% by 2028.
Dilnoza RahimovaPakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking to AFP on the sidelines of the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, said the country has so far withstood the shock of rising energy prices caused by the war with Iran, but strikes on the infrastructure of Saudi Arabia and Gulf states raise concerns about the long-term outlook.
Otabek YusupovDuring the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, hundreds of protesters, including farmers and human rights organizations, demanded a revision of the funds' policies. Oxfam and activists called spending-cut demands misguided amid inflation, while the IMF insists on rebuilding fiscal buffers, and experts speak of 'two bad options' for developing countries.
Dilnoza RahimovaBBC economics editor Faisal Islam summed up the annual IMF meetings in Bangkok: the global economy is being pulled in different directions by an energy shock, trade conflicts and war on one side, and massive AI investment on the other. The IMF called the UK a 'model pupil', and Chancellor John Healey linked strong growth data to AI investment. A separate theme was the 'second China shock' in electric vehicles and the UK's rapprochement with the EU.
Dilnoza RahimovaSpeaking at the annual IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirmed his commitment to price stability but declined to prejudge rate decisions for October and December. He noted the unexpected resilience of the global economy, an investment boom in the US, and called AI the biggest economic transformation, which is so far boosting demand and inflation.
Dilnoza RahimovaAccording to IMF data as of early October 2026, cited in a Visual Capitalist infographic, Argentina remains the Fund's largest debtor. It is followed by Ukraine, Pakistan ($10.8 billion), Egypt ($10.6 billion) and Ecuador ($9.4 billion).
Dilnoza RahimovaIn Bangkok, protesters from across Thailand took part in a demonstration against the IMF and World Bank, accusing the institutions of making decisions without taking local communities' views into account. Police blocked the march near the meeting venue, and brief clashes occurred during an attempt to hang a banner on a pedestrian bridge.
Aziz KarimovFourteen years after the euro crisis, the old map of debtors and creditors no longer works: the yield on Belgium's ten-year bonds (4.29%) has almost caught up with Greece's (4.35%), while France pays more than Italy. Experts link this to deteriorating fiscal policy in the 'core' and the recovery of the former periphery. Against the backdrop of record borrowing in 2027, refinancing risks are growing, the IMF and analysts warn.
Nilufar KarimovaAccording to TASS calculations based on data from Ukraine's Finance Ministry, payments to the IMF and the World Bank will amount to about $128.86 billion — until 2057 in dollars and until 2061 in euros. As of August 31, 2026, the state debt reached $215.55 billion, and the 2027 budget deficit is estimated at about $96 billion.
Nilufar KarimovaThe International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for Uzbekistan's GDP growth for 2026 from 6.8% to 7.8%, and for 2027 from 6% to 6.5%. The updated estimates are provided in a report published on October 12. Forecasts for inflation, unemployment and the current account deficit have also been revised.
Dilnoza RahimovaFollowing the attack on Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran, for which Yemeni Houthis claimed responsibility, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned of negative consequences for the global economy. Brent crude rose above $106, Lufthansa suspended flights to Riyadh, and the IMF forecasts a 3.3% contraction in Saudi Arabia's economy this year.
Dilnoza RahimovaUK GDP grew 0.1% in August against forecasts of a 0.1% decline. Chancellor John Healey called it a 'sign of resilience' ahead of the 28 October budget. Over three months growth was 0.7%, with computer programming the main contributor. The opposition and Liberal Democrats were sceptical about the data, and analysts warn of inflation risks.
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