WTO hikes 2026 trade growth forecast on AI boom
FROM THE WIRE · RTE.IE
The World Trade Organization has today sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding the AI boom and proving more resilient than expected amid the Middle East crisis.
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- 01WTO sharply raised global trade growth forecast for 2026.
- 02Merchandise trade benefits from AI boom and proves more resilient than expected.
- 03Middle East crisis has not dampened global trade growth prospects.