The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced during the Annual Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai that global inflation is projected to decrease to 3.8% in 2026 and further to 3.4% in 2027. This anticipated decline is attributed to 'softer demand and lower energy prices,' as reported by both Tribune Latest and Economic Times. Georgieva emphasized that despite 'profound shifts in geopolitics, trade policy, technology, and demographics,' global growth has remained 'remarkably well.' She highlighted the importance of trade integration in the face of increasing unilateral trade agreements, stating, 'In the world of trade fragmentation, more trade integration is absolutely paramount.' This sentiment was echoed across multiple sources, including The News Pakistan and Economic Times.