The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), based in Paris, has revised its global economic outlook, predicting growth of 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025. This upgrade is attributed to stronger-than-expected growth in both the United States and China.
Despite modest growth, the OECD noted signs of improvement in the global economy, with inflation falling faster than initially projected and private sector confidence on the rise. Recovery rates varied among countries, with softer outcomes seen in Europe and low-income countries, while the United States and many large emerging-market economies experienced strong growth.
According to the OECD’s forecast, the US economy is expected to grow by 2.6 percent this year and 1.8 percent in 2025. China, the second-largest economy in the world, is projected to expand by 4.9 percent in 2024 and 4.5 percent next year. The eurozone is anticipated to see growth of 0.7 percent this year and 1.5 percent in 2025.
However, ongoing uncertainty remains a significant concern for investors as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could potentially disrupt energy and financial markets globally