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CNBC TV1813-01-2026, 20:16

World Bank: Global Economy Resilient Amid Trade Tensions, But Developing Nations Lag

  • Global economy shows unexpected resilience despite trade disruptions and policy uncertainty, but recovery is uneven.
  • Growth projected to stabilize at 2.6% in 2026, rising to 2.7% in 2027, driven by stronger US performance.
  • The 2020s are set to be the weakest decade for global growth since the 1960s, widening income disparities.
  • Developing economies face slow income convergence; per capita income growth projected at 3% in 2026.
  • World Bank urges trade liberalization, private investment, and fiscal sustainability to avoid stagnation and address job challenges.

Why It Matters: Global economy shows resilience, but developing nations lag significantly, requiring urgent policy reforms for sustainable growth.

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