World Bank Boosts 2026 Economic Outlook on Resilience (1)

The World Bank raised its forecast for growth this year, saying the global economy has proved surprisingly shock-proof in the face of an “historic” escalation in trade tensions.

Real gross domestic product is now projected to rise by 2.6% in 2026, up from a June forecast of 2.4%, the Washington-based lender said in a report Tuesday. The US economy saw a sizable boost to an estimated 2.2% gain this year, compared with just 1.6% previously.

The new 2026 global forecasts mark a modest slowdown from stronger growth in 2025 than the lender had anticipated. A burst ...