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Bangkok, Thailand: The global economy has weathered the latest in a series of shocks better than expected, but continued resilience should not be taken for granted. Wars and conflicts continue to …

The Middle East conflict delivered one of the biggest disruptions to global oil supplies in decades. The disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year briefly …

Global growth is projected at 3.0 percent for 2026 and 3.4 percent for 2027, broadly unchanged cumulatively from the April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The outlook is uneven: The war …

TOKYO, June 1, 2026 — World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Minister of Finance of Japan Satsuki Katayama today agreed to strengthen collaboration on helping developing countries build more resilient …

Washington, May 29, 2026: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level …

Washington DC: The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization met on May 28 as part of the high-level coordination group established …

The global economy has been tested by repeated shocks over the past few years from wars and conflicts, including the new one in the Middle East. In addition to its …

Distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. It’s an honor to be here. I want to thank the China Development Forum for inviting me to speak today. We meet at a time …

Good afternoon. I want to applaud Japan’s Ministry of Finance for convening this important and timely discussion. The topic of the symposium, “The Future of the Global Economy in a Fluid …

Global growth is projected at 3.3 percent for 2026 and 3.2 percent for 2027, revised slightly up since the October 2025 World Economic Outlook. Technology investment, fiscal and monetary support, …