As global markets navigate the complexities of escalating geopolitical tensions and fluctuating trade dynamics, investors are keeping a close watch on economic indicators that hint at both ...

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World Bank cuts 2025 forecasts for 70% of economies as global growth slows to 2.3%

Dubai: The global economy is heading for its slowest non-recessionary performance since 2008, with growth expected to reach just 2.3% in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic ...

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World Bank slashes 2025 global growth forecast

The World Bank has slashed its 2025 global growth forecast, citing trade tensions and policy uncertainty. The report released during the week said global gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 2.3 ...

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US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast

This week, the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting, forecasting higher inflation and cooler growth this year while President Donald Trump’s tariffs begin to ...

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Headwinds hit UK growth prospects - CBI UK Economist Forecast June 2025

UK GDP growth in 2025 is projected to be 1.2% - a downgrade from our December forecast of 1.6%. Growth in 2026 is projected to be 1.0% - also down on our December forecast of 1.5%. Higher employment ...

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