IMF warns of slowing Asian growth and rising yields

The International Monetary Fund projects slowing growth for Asia as higher energy prices and rising global bond yields weigh on regional economies. The lender urges central banks to focus on price stability.

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A man attends the IMF/World Bank 2026 Annual Meetings at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong

The IMF projected Asian economic growth will moderate to 4.8% next year, driven by energy shocks linked to Iran and rising global yields. That pace slows from a 5.0% expansion recorded in 2025. Tighter financial conditions threaten to strain public finances and trigger capital outflows across the region.

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