Global Outlook 2025: Growth Slows Amid Divergent Paths and Rising Policy Uncertainty
January 2025—A new wave of global economic forecasts reveals a cautiously optimistic yet divergent picture for 2025 and beyond. Recent developments—from extended OPEC+ production cuts to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—have underscored the complex headwinds facing policymakers worldwide. While the United States is poised for stronger near-term growth, many