The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook forecasts global growth of 3.1% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027. The author considers this fairly optimistic given high energy costs, the war in Iran and slowing growth in several advanced economies, especially Europe, while AI infrastructure investment is currently the dominant positive factor. About 95% of global growth comes from just 32 economies, down from 54 in April. If AI productivity gains fall short and AI investment slows, global GDP growth could be cut by 1.1% by 2028, with deeper losses in the US and Asia. The author adds that international diversification may offer limited protection, since nearly 40% of the Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is allocated to South Korea, Taiwan, China and Japan; the author suggests long-term investors avoid radical portfolio changes but be more cautious about adding tech, growth and semiconductor stocks.
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