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World Bank Boosts 2026 Economic Outlook, Citing ‘Notable’ Resilience
In its report, the World Bank said the world economy’s resilience has been “notable,” but risks remain tilted to the downside.
Photographer: Linh Pham/BloombergThe World Bank raised its forecast for growth this year, saying the global economy has proved surprisingly shock-proof in the face of an “historic” escalation in trade tensions.
Real gross domestic product is now projected to rise by 2.6% in 2026, up from a June forecast of 2.4%, the Washington-based lender said in a report Tuesday. The US economy saw a sizable boost to an estimated 2.2% gain this year, compared with just 1.6% previously.