Global economy shows resilience, but trade tensions and fiscal strains cloud outlook, UN warns
you are currently viewing::Global economy shows resilience, but trade tensions and fiscal strains cloud outlook, UN warnsJanuary 8, 2026--Declining inflation and monetary easing offer relief, yet subdued investment and
lingering uncertainties weigh on global momentum.
During 2025, unexpected resilience to sharp increases in U.S. tariffs, supported by solid consumer spending and easing inflation, helped sustain growth. However, underlying weaknesses persist. Subdued investment and limited fiscal space are weighing on economic activity, raising the prospect that the world economy could settle into a persistently slower growth path than in the pre-pandemic era. Source: policy.desa.un.org |
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