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 , however, is uneven: The global outlook is being shaped by two powerful forces pulling in opposite directions: the lingering effects of the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, and a technology-driven investment boom. The net effect varies significantly across countries, depending on their exposure to the war and their position in the technology value chain. Read More