The global economy weathered trade shocks in 2025 and is expected to continue its resilience, supported by lower interest rates, moderating inflation, and sustained consumption. However, 2026 global growth remains subdued, forecast at 3.1%, while the outlook is fragile amid ongoing trade and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite the global challenges, some emerging economies, particularly those from Asia Pacific, are expected to sustain solid growth rates and lead the global economic expansion in 2026 and beyond.
Of the world’s 62 major economies in Euromonitor International’s Macro Model, emerging countries India, Vietnam, Egypt, the Philippines, and Indonesia are expected to achieve the highest real GDP growth in 2026.
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