The International Monetary Fund projects a 3.5% increase in global GDP for 2026, driven by growth in emerging markets and a rebound in advanced economies.
Bloomberg Economics forecasts global GDP growth to slow to 3.2% in Q2 2026, citing rising interest rates and trade tensions as key risks to the outlook.
The World Bank expects global GDP to expand by 3.4% in 2026, with emerging and developing economies accounting for approximately 70% of global growth.
Goldman Sachs Research forecasts global GDP growth to moderate to 3.1% in Q2 2026, reflecting a slowdown in the US and China, but with the euro area showing resilience.
The OECD projects global GDP growth to reach 3.3% in 2026, driven by a pickup in investment and trade, but warns of risks from high debt levels and geopolitical tensions.
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The Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database provides access to a wide range of global economic indicators, including GDP forecasts, for Q2 2026 and beyond.
The Conference Board's latest survey of economic forecasters predicts global GDP growth to average 3.2% in Q2 2026, with a moderate risk of recession in the next 12 months.