Published Oct 9, 2026, 5:02 AM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body says

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Global economic growth will likely slow to 2.6% in 2026, down from 2.9% last year, as the energy shock from ​the crisis in the Middle East is putting the ‌global economy to the test, the United Nations agency for trade and development said on Friday.