Due to the conflict in the Middle East, the United Nations has lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2026 from 2.7% to 2.5% and its global economic growth forecast for 2027 to 2.8%, down from 2.9% previously.

2026-05-20

Due to the conflict in the Middle East, the United Nations has lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2026 from 2.7% to 2.5% and its global economic growth forecast for 2027 to 2.8%, down from 2.9% previously.