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UN Predicts World Economic Growth to Slip to 2.7% in 2026
The U.N. warns that higher U.S. tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and economic uncertainties could further slow growth from 2.8% in 2025 to 2.7% in 2026.
- Released Jan. 8, the U.N.'s World Economic Situation and Prospects study forecasts the global economy will grow 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025.
- The U.N. said higher U.S. tariffs, economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions weigh on growth, noting tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed last April will "become more evident in 2026."
- In Europe and Japan, the U.N. said growth is forecast to slip from 1.5% in 2025 to 1.4% in 2026 while Japan's economy is projected to grow by 0.9% this year.
- The U.N. said the pace remains below pre-pandemic norms, with global trade expected to slow to 2.2% this year despite U.N. economists noting unexpected resilience to last year's U.S. tariffs.
- Looking toward 2027, U.N. economists predict growth will edge up to 2.9%, but warned that high debt and climate-related shocks pose significant risks as least developed countries rise from 3.9% in 2025 to 5% in 2027.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Center
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources are Center
61% Center
L 31%
C 61%
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