UN Cuts 2026 Global GDP Growth Forecast to 2.5% on May 19, Citing Middle East Crisis

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According to its official statement, the United Nations cut its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 2.5% on May 19, lowering the estimate by 0.2 percentage points from its January projection. The reduction reflects renewed inflation pressures and heightened uncertainty triggered by the Middle East crisis. The organization projects a modest recovery to 2.8% GDP growth in 2027.
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