OECD says growth 'resilient' in 2026 despite Middle East war

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The OECD maintains a resilient global economic growth forecast of 2.9% for 2026 despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Investment in artificial intelligence is highlighted as a key driver of growth, although the war contributes to inflationary pressures worldwide.

The OECD group of industrialized nations put its 2026 growth forecast at 2.9%. It said investment in AI was helping drive growth, while the war in the Middle East was fueling inflation.