The global economy is stabilizing. But it’s not all good news, say chief economists

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Amid geopolitical tensions and the rapid rise of new technologies, what’s the outlook for the global economy?

That’s what we asked some of the planet’s leading chief #economists. Just over half said they expect the global economy to stabilize in the coming year, while 45% expect it to weaken – down from 89% who expected this in May’s survey.

However, the path ahead remains uncertain, due to headwinds including asset-price corrections and global conflict.

Here to talk you through the report’s findings is Philipp Grosskurth, the World Economic Forum’s Insight Lead on Economic Growth.

Read the Chief Economists’ Outlook: September 2026 edition here: https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-september-2026

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