GENEVA: The WTO on Thursday (Oct 8) sharply raised its global trade growth forecast for 2026, with merchandise trade riding ...

The World Trade Organization is sharply increasing its forecast for merchandise trade growth worldwide this year, more than doubling its prediction to 3.9% as booming AI investments offset a hit from ...

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has more than doubled its growth forecast for global trade of goods this year to 3. 9% ...

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Merchandise trade shows 'surprising' resilience amid Middle East conflict, economist says, as same shock dents services forecast The World Trade Organization (WTO) has nearly doubled its forecast for ...

The logo of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is pictured at the WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, March 19, 2026.

The WTO has sharply upgraded its outlook for global merchandise trade despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, with goods trade ...

Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 3.9% this year, The World Trade Organization said Thursday, as conflict-fueled disruptions in the Middle East are more than offset by the booming AI trade.

The WTO raised its 2026 merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9% from 1.9%, driven by AI chips and servers, while cutting ...

World trade is facing its sternest test in eight decades and must reimagine supply lines to guarantee resilience in the face ...

The World Trade Organization upgraded its forecast for global merchandise trade growth on Thursday, saying demand for ...

The WTO raises its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9% despite West Asia conflict disruptions, driven by AI ...