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Global Growth Holds Steady in 2025
Worldwide growth is projected at 3.2% for 2025, slightly down from last year but stronger than earlier forecasts, with a slowdown expected to 2.9% in 2026 due to trade barriers and policy uncertainty .
US Economy Outperforms Expectations
The US economy is forecast to expand by 2% in 2025, reflecting solid momentum despite new tariffs and trade strategy shifts, with businesses adapting quickly to higher import costs .
Green Economy Surpasses $7 Trillion by 2030
The green economy is expected to exceed $7 trillion in annual value by 2030, driven by record investment in green technologies and cost declines in solar, wind, and batteries .
China Leads Global Clean Energy Investment
China invested $659 billion in clean energy in 2024 and accounts for over 60% of new global renewable capacity, reshaping supply chains and leading in green innovation .
AI Investment Fuels Market Growth
AI investment is set to grow at a solid pace in 2026, with Bank of America Global Research forecasting above-consensus GDP growth for the US and China, driven by technological advances .
Global Growth Slows to 2.6% in 2025
UNCTAD reports global growth will slow to 2.6% in 2025, pressured by financial volatility, geopolitical uncertainty, and trade disruptions, especially impacting developing economies .
Developing Economies Face Financial Pressures
Developing countries are growing faster than advanced ones but face high borrowing costs, financial volatility, and climate risks that limit investment and sustainable growth .
Climate Vulnerability Raises Borrowing Costs
Countries exposed to extreme weather pay an extra $20 billion annually in interest due to perceived risk, according to UNCTAD, adding to financial pressures .
Dollar Dominance in Global Finance
The US dollar's share of cross-border payments has risen to about 50%, increasing developing countries' exposure to US financial cycles .
Global Economy Remains Resilient but Fragile
The OECD's latest outlook highlights global resilience in 2025 but warns of underlying fragilities, including trade tensions and uneven recovery .