Why it is moving
The IMF's move comes amid close monitoring of China's recovery trajectory. The raised forecasts suggest a more optimistic external assessment of growth momentum.
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Main drivers
IMF raised China's GDP growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027
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Expectations for raw material demand from China
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