IMF's economic view: A brighter outlook for US but still-tepid global growth 

A delegate walks by an IMF banner, during the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, Oct. 21, 2024.

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday upgraded its economic outlook for the United States this year, while lowering its expectations for growth in Europe and China. It left its forecast for global growth unchanged at a relatively lackluster 3.2% for 2024.