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Steady global economic growth leaves poorest nations behind, World Bank says
Global growth is expected to hold at an annual rate of 2.7 percent for the next two years, the same as in 2024, the bank’s economists said.
World Bank says the global economy will grow by 20% if women participated more
The global economy could get a $20 trillion boost if women were allowed to participate in the workforce at the same level as men. That’s hard data from the World Bank.
World Bank warns that US tariffs could reduce global growth outlook
The World Bank on Thursday warned that U.S. across-the-board tariffs of 10% could reduce already lackluster global economic growth of 2.7% in 2025 by 0.3 percentage point if America's trading partners retaliate with tariffs of their own.
Global Economy to Record Steady But Weak Growth, Limiting Catch-Up, Warns World Bank
Global economic growth is set to steady this year and next, but remain weak and below rates that would enable poor countries to narrow the income gap with rich ones as quickly as they did earlier in the century,
World Bank Sees Slow And Steady Global Growth: Report
Global growth should remain stable this year and next, but at recent historic lows, the World Bank said Thursday, expressing particular concern about growth in developing countries.
Global economic growth slows down drastically – What is going on?
According to a report released by the World Bank on Thursday, global economic growth is expected to flatline at 2.7% in 2025 and 2026, the same lackluster pace as last year. That’s not even close to the pre-COVID-19 boom years,
World Bank: Growth prospects for low-income nations worst in 25 years
Global economic growth stabilized at a low level of 2.7% last year and is expected to hold steady in 2025 and 2026, according to World Bank estimates released on Thursday. However, the World Bank warned that this is not sufficient to make up for the damage caused by recent economic shocks such as the coronavirus pandemic.
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Global Economy Stabilizes, But Developing Economies Face Tougher Slog
Developing economies—which fuel 60 percent of global growth—are projected to finish the first quarter of the 21st century ...
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Economic Inequality Seen as Major Challenge Around the World
Across 36 countries, a median of 54% say the gap between the rich and poor is a very big problem in their nation.
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World Bank flags flaw in Uraan plan
The World Bank has detected a flaw in the recently launched Uraan Pakistan plan, pointing out that the national economic ...
World Bank makes 10-year plan with Pakistan for $20 billion in funding
Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday welcomed a first-of-its-kind agreement with the World Bank for a plan to focus $20 ...
China's Economy Faces Disaster as Population Ages
A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.
What's in store for China's economy in 2025?
As the world undergoes changes unseen in a century and the global economy faces growing uncertainty, China's economic ...
French PM Bayrou opens door to pension reform renegotiation amid political turmoil
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday opened the door to renegotiating a disputed pension reform in a bid to win ...
To restore global growth, ease barriers for entrepreneurs
With the ups and downs of the global economy over the past three decades, our five-years-ahead projection for world growth ...