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Noor Bazmi

UN projects global growth at 2.7% in 2026 as trade expansion slows to 2.2%

According to the United Nations' latest forecast released Thursday, global growth is set to ease to 2.7% in 2026 from an estimated 2.8% in 2025, with trade growth falling to 2.2% from 3.8%. The report anticipates a modest rebound to 2.9% in 2027 and notes U.S. growth at 2% alongside softer inflation.