World Bank lowers global growth forecast, citing trade war ‘turbulence’ / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 5:22 pm permalink
The World Bank has slashed its global growth forecast, citing the headwinds of rising trade tensions and economic uncertainties. This sobering recalibration underscores the challenges policymakers face in navigating an unpredictable international market, forcing governments worldwide to brace themselves for a more turbulent economic future.
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