The global economy in five charts Philip KenworthyVasiliki Papagianni June 11, 2026 This page in: English Español 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/the-global-economy-in-five-charts3 Early in 2026, global activity seemed to be on a firm footing. Some major advanced economies were posting strong growth, with global trade lifted by surging AI-related exports. Since then, the conflict in the Middle East has notably worsened the outlook, according to the Global Economic Prospects report.