The global economy has continued to defy slowdown fears, sustaining near-trend growth despite tariffs, inflation divergence and high public debt.
Global GDP is forecast to grow 2.7 per cent in 2026 and 2.8 per cent in 2027.
Resilient labour markets and manageable tariff impacts support a ‘Goldilocks’ outlook, though risks from tariffs, AI, China demand and fiscal pressures remain.