RELEASED May 2026
Europe once again faces an externally driven energy shock
following the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz. Market
volatility remains high while traffic through the Strait of
Hormuz remains at a standstill and a fragile ceasefire
agreement means risks of further escalation remain elevated...
RELEASED April 2026
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) enters 2026 with growth still constrained by long‑standing
structural challenges. Regional GDP growth is projected to reach 2.1 percent in 2026—slightly below
the 2.4 percent recorded in 2025—leaving LAC once again one of the slowest-growing regions in the
world, with GDP per capita barely growing...
April 2026
UPDATE
Risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside, as they were in the April 2025 WEO. A rebound in effective tariff rates could lead to weaker growth. Elevated uncertainty could start weighing more heavily on activity, also as deadlines for additional tariffs expire without progress on substantial, permanent agreements...
jUNe 2026 UPDATE
The conflict in the Middle East has become the dominant force shaping the global economic outlook. The
world economy entered 2026 stronger than many had anticipated. Activity demonstrated considerable
resilience sustained by strong investment in artificial intelligence, supportive financial conditions and
easing trade tensions...
