World Bank trims global growth to 2.5% as energy prices bite
Higher energy costs and conflict drag on the global outlook.
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Global growth is now projected to slow to about 2.5% in 2026 as energy shocks weigh on activity.
What's happening
Emerging and developing economies face the weakest per-capita growth since the pandemic.
Energy-price pressure is the common thread across forecasts.
Why it matters
The downgrade raises the stakes for any further supply shock.
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EconomyGlobal GrowthWorld Bank