OECD: economic growth in 2026 to reach 2.9 percent despite wars

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts global economic growth of 2.9 percent in 2026, describing it as "resilient". Investment in artificial intelligence is expected to drive growth, while the Middle East conflict is pushing up inflation. The OECD stresses that the economy is holding up despite numerous geopolitical turbulences.