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Regional Economic Outlook
Short-term prospects for Asia and the Pacific have improved slightly, even though growth is still expected to moderate in 2024 and 2025. Risks have increased, including geopolitical tensions and uncertainty about the strength of global demand. Read the report >
Middle East and Central Asia Regional Economic Outlook
The global economic landscape faces significant challenges, including from geoeconomic fragmentation. In the Middle East and North Africa and Caucasus and Central Asia regions, economies are facing shifting trade patterns while also dealing with frequent shocks from conflicts and climate change. Read the report >
Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook
After successfully weathering a series of shocks, most countries in the region are converging to their (tepid) potential. Growth is expected to moderate in late 2024 and 2025, while inflation is projected to continue easing, although gradually. Read the full report >
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook
Countries are implementing reforms to reduce imbalances with varied progress. Growth is subdued, financing is tight, socio-economic challenges fuel social frustration. Protecting the vulnerable and effective governance are crucial for public support of needed reforms. Read more >
Europe’s economy is recovering, benefiting from a strong response to crises. Yet, the recovery is falling short. Uncertainty about the persistence of core inflation, policy directions, and geopolitical conflicts is dampening domestic demand and weighing on potential growth. Read the report >
World Economic Outlook, October 2024
The latest World Economic Outlook reports stable but underwhelming global growth. As global disinflation continues to progress, and cyclical imbalances decline, the balance of risks is tilted to the downside. Read the full report >
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Policy Pivot, Rising Threats
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Steadying the Course: Uncertainty, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Stability
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Resilience in the Face of Change
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