World Bank Releases Global Economic Prospects January 2026
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BEFORE: Earlier World Bank estimates for India's FY27 economic growth were slightly more conservative due to global headwinds. NOW: The January 2026 report revised India's growth projection upward to 6.6%, citing resilient domestic demand as the primary driver offsetting external pressures.
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BEFORE: The global economy historically averaged over 3% annual growth in the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic. NOW: Global growth is projected to stabilize but remain stuck at a historically sluggish rate of 2.6% for 2026.
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BEFORE: Developing nations largely benefited from an era of expanding globalization and relatively free capital flows. NOW: Shifting global trade policies and geopolitical fragmentation have constrained capital flows, forcing developing nations to rely heavily on internal fiscal space and domestic policies.
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Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report?