World Bank cuts 2026 global growth forecast due to Middle East conflict

Source:Business Times

02 — Who / Subject

World Bank

03 — Where / Locus

Global

04 — When / Temporality

June 11, 2026

Verified: June 11, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"World Bank cut 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5%. Growth could slow to 1.3% if energy supply disruptions worsen. Middle East conflict is the primary driver of the downward revision."

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