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UN forecasts global growth of 2.7% in 2026 as trade and investment headwinds persist
January 9, 2026

UN forecasts global growth of 2.7% in 2026 as trade and investment headwinds persist

Global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.7% in 2026 as trade tensions, weak investment and rising uncertainty weigh on the post-pandemic recovery, the United Nations says.