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UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis
The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices
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According to ABC News’s source item, UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisis, The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth and raised the prospects for inflation in response to Middle East crises and rising oil prices
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- UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026 over Mideast energy crisisABC News - 2026-05-19T22:18:14+00:00
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