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Global Economic Prospects

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global-economy2 years ago

"World Bank Warns of Worst Half-Decade for Global Economy in 30 Years"

The World Bank warns that the global economy is set to slow for the third consecutive year, with growth rates expected to be the weakest in 30 years. Despite progress in controlling inflation, the overall economic performance is lagging, and world leaders are likely to miss the 2030 development goals. The report highlights that a quarter of developing countries are now poorer than before the pandemic, and ongoing geopolitical tensions could further dampen global growth. The bank suggests that implementing policy changes, such as expanded trade and capital flows, could fuel an investment boom in developing countries and help improve economic prospects.

economy2 years ago

World Bank projects global economic slowdown due to rising interest rates.

The World Bank has warned that global economic growth has slowed sharply due to higher interest rates, chronic inflation, and continued fallout from the banking crisis. The world economy is expected to expand just 2.1% this year, after growing 3.1% in 2022. Advanced economies, including the US, are projected to cool to a growth rate of just 0.7% this year. The Federal Reserve and other global central banks are raising interest rates to cool the economy and tame runaway prices, but higher borrowing costs are hitting lower-income countries particularly hard.