On Oct. 15 the IMF said in its latest Asia-Pacific outlook that it now expects the region to grow 4.8% in 2026, up from a 4.4% forecast in April. The report flagged energy shocks from the Middle East conflict as a drag but cited strong demand for AI-

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On Oct. 15 the IMF said in its latest Asia-Pacific outlook that it now expects the region to grow 4.8% in 2026, up from a 4.4% forecast in April. The report flagged energy shocks from the Middle East conflict as a drag but cited strong demand for AI-related technologies and resilient intra-Asian trade as support for the outlook.