Global Economic Prospects report
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News
Middle East Conflict Sends Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19
KAMPALA, June 14, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation,…
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Global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty
KAMPALA, January 16, 2026 —The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to…
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International
Sharp, long-lasting slowdown to hit developing countries hard, says World Bank
WASHINGTON – Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the latest Global Economic…
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