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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 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.
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.
Global growth forecast to flatline as tariffs add to strains
The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.
World Bank estimates global growth stabilized at 2.7% last year
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.
India to Grow at 6.7% in FY26, Outpacing Global Growth of 2.7%: World Bank
Despite these positives, India's growth is projected to decelerate to 6.5 per cent in FY25 from 8.2 per cent in FY24, reflecting weaker manufacturing growth and a slowdown in investment.
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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.
Davos to welcome Trump virtually as world leaders await new US president's policies
Donald Trump will mark his return to the global stage with a virtual World Economic Forum appearance in Davos next week, as ...
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The urgency of global debt reform
Despite their current challenges, most analysts believe that developed economies will avoid a full-blown crisis, owing to ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...