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OECD sees global growth at 2.9 pct in 2026 amid Middle East tensions

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The OECD forecasts global growth slowing to 2.9% in 2026, down from 3.3% in 2025, with a slight rebound to 3.0% in 2027. High energy prices may boost costs, inflation, and constrain growth.

The OECD forecasts global growth slowing to 2.9% in 2026, down from 3.3% in 2025, with a slight rebound to 3.0% in 2027. High energy prices may boost costs, inflation, and constrain growth.

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The OECD forecasts global growth slowing to 2.9% in 2026, down from 3.3% in 2025, with a slight rebound to 3.0% in 2027. High energy prices may boost costs, inflation, and constrain growth.

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