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OECD updates global growth and inflation forecasts

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2026-09-27 22:32 UTC → 2026-09-29 01:32 UTC · added removed

The OECD has updated its economic outlook, revising global growth projections downward to 2.9% for 2026 and 3% for 2027. This deceleration is attributed to international volatility stemming from geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and extreme weather events. While investments in semiconductor exports and artificial intelligence data centers continue to help offset energy shocks and support trade, the overall economic momentum is slowing. Inflationary pressures remain a significant concern. Due to persistent energy price increases, the OECD has raised inflation forecasts for 2027 across most major economies. For the G20, inflation is projected to reach 4.1% in 2026 before settling at 3.6% in 2027, a figure 0.5 percentage points higher than previous estimates. In the Eurozone, inflation is expected to be 3% this year and 2.9% in 2027, with the 2026 forecast also revised upward by half a percentage point. Monetary policy responses are expected to vary by region. The OECD predicts a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike in the fourth quarter of 2026, with rates likely remaining between 4% and 4.25% throughout 2027. While the Eurozone is expected to see limited further increases, the Bank of Japan is anticipated to continue its hiking cycle. Additionally, Recent developments suggest the OECD’s Tax Policy Reforms global economy is demonstrating greater resilience than previously anticipated. Despite disruptions to strategic shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz, which impacted energy and commodity supply chains, governments have utilized petroleum reserves and supply diversification to stabilize markets. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva noted that a 3% growth projection for 2026 report notes is a trend among member countries toward lowering corporate taxes “notable achievement” given these challenges. Furthermore, the Asian Development Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for developing Asia-Pacific nations to stimulate growth, often utilizing specific incentives rather than broad tax increases. 5%, driven by robust private sector investment and artificial intelligence.

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  1. 2026-09-29 01:32 UTC OECD updates global growth and inflation forecasts
  2. 2026-09-27 22:32 UTC OECD updates global growth and inflation forecasts
  3. 2026-09-24 05:33 UTC OECD updates global growth forecasts and risk assessments
  4. 2026-09-24 03:35 UTC OECD updates global growth forecasts and risk assessments
  5. 2026-09-23 23:54 UTC OECD updates global growth forecasts and risk assessments
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  7. 2026-09-23 23:03 UTC OECD global economic outlook and inflation forecasts

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