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Top economists predict global growth will weaken this year as geopolitical rifts grow
The majority of economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum expect the global economy to weaken this year, saying that geopolitical fragmentation around the world will deepen. “Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty,” WEF’s report, published Monday, said. “While there are positive developments, such as easing inflationary pressures and advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), businesses and policy-makers face persistent headwinds and continued volatility as global economic activity remains slow, financial conditions remain tight and geopolitical rifts and ... (full story)