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March 25, 2026IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with the Slovak Republic

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with the Slovak Republic

March 25, 2026

  • The economy slowed sharply in 2025, to 0.8 percent from 1.9 percent in 2024
  • Growth is forecast to increase modestly to 0.9 percent in 2026, while headline inflation is projected to remain elevated at 3.4 percent in 2026
  • Structural headwinds related to adverse demographic trends and weaker total factor productivity are weighing on medium-term growth

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