Chief Economists

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Global economic outlook deteriorates; Middle East hardest hit

Thu, 28 May 2026

The global economic outlook has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, according to the latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists’ Outlook published on Thursday (May 28).

Finance & Capital Market

Global conditions likely to weaken this year, say majority of chief economists

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

The global economic outlook has improved modestly but remains uncertain, with asset valuations, mounting debt, geoeconomic realignment and rapid artificial intelligence deployment creating both opportunities and risks, according to the World Economic Forum's latest Chief Economists’ Outlook, published on Friday.