Steering through uncertainty
The global economy remained resilient in 2024, expanding at a solid annualised pace of 3.2% through the second half of the year. However, recent activity indicators point to a softening of global growth prospects.
Business and consumer sentiment have weakened in some countries. Inflationary pressures continue to linger in many economies. At the same time, policy uncertainty has been high and significant risks remain.
Further fragmentation of the global economy is a key concern. Higher-than-expected inflation would prompt more restrictive monetary policy and could give rise to disruptive repricing in financial markets. On the upside, agreements that lower tariffs from current levels could result in stronger growth.
Read more on the website of the OECD
