World Economic Outlook Update, January 2026: Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces
World Economic Outlook, January 2026
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- Published: January 19, 2026
Key projections and headline findings
- Global growth is projected at 3.3 percent for 2026 and 3.2 percent for 2027, revised slightly up since the October 2025 World Economic Outlook.
- Global inflation is expected to fall.
- US inflation will return to target more gradually.
Drivers supporting growth
- Technology investment.
- Fiscal and monetary support.
- Accommodative financial conditions.
- Private sector adaptability.
- These factors offset trade policy shifts.
Downside risks
- Reevaluation of technology expectations.
- Escalation of geopolitical tensions.
Policy recommendations
- Restore fiscal buffers.
- Preserve price stability.
- Preserve financial stability.
- Reduce uncertainty.
- Implement structural reforms.
Source: World Economic Outlook Update, January 2026: Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces
Content in this bundle
- WEO Update January 2026 — Dataset overview
- 1. Asia Excluding China