IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas discusses the steady but slow global economic outlook, emphasizing resilience and recovery. Topics include factors contributing to global economic growth, challenges in emerging markets, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on the economy. Insights into the collaborative process behind the World Economic Outlook report are also highlighted.

IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas discusses the raised global growth forecast for this year due to US expansion and Chinese fiscal stimulus. Topics include resilient economies, AI productivity impact, risks from wars and inflation, interest rates, cybersecurity, elections, fiscal policy, adjustments in the US and South Africa, challenges of taxes, disruptions in maritime shipping, and growth prospects in Saudi Arabia and the euro area.