UN forecasts global growth to slow to 2.6pc in 2026 amid Middle East war

Published October 9, 2026 Updated October 9, 2026 02:54pm

UN forecasts global growth to slow to 2.6 per cent in 2026 from 2.9pc in 2025 as Middle East war drives up energy prices, Anadolu reports.

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