Bangkok will host the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings from October 12 to 18. For readers following the economy, the important dates are not only the main gathering: the programme also schedules briefings on growth, financial stability and public finances.
Which dates matter?
The official timetable places the World Economic Outlook briefing on October 13 at 09:00 Bangkok time, followed by the Global Financial Stability Report at 10:15. The Fiscal Monitor briefing is scheduled for October 14 at 09:00. These are scheduled events, not a claim that the reports have already been released.
What will the meetings discuss?
The IMF describes an agenda covering the world economy, financial stability, poverty, inclusive growth and jobs. Its published programme also includes sessions on AI and labour markets. The choice of Bangkok highlights the host country and Asia’s place in the international economic conversation.
How to read the headlines that follow
Our reading guide is to separate three things: a forecast, the assumptions behind it, and an actual policy decision. A changed growth estimate does not itself announce a new interest rate, and a panel discussion is not an adopted rule. Look for the country, period and comparison point behind a headline before drawing conclusions. This preview gives dates to follow; it does not predict market moves or offer investment advice. Event schedules can change, so consult the official programme for the latest timing.
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