Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says

The report

Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1. 3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says Reuters.

Why it matters

3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says Reuters

What sits behind it

The detail that stands out: 3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says Reuters.

Where this fits in Signal Ledger

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Our take

Signal Ledger reads this through the lens of escalating, middle, east, war, slash: 3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says Reuters.