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