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Global GDP growth to slow down to 2.9 pct in 2025, 2026: OECD

In its latest Economic Outlook, the OECD revised down its global growth forecast, citing a technical assumption that existing tariff rates as of mid-May will remain in place, despite ongoing legal disputes.

The organization warned that if current trends persist — such as rising trade barriers, tighter financial conditions, weakening business and consumer confidence and increased policy uncertainty — they could significantly undermine global growth prospects.

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