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Fitch nudges up 2026 global GDP growth forecast

Fitch Ratings slightly raises its global GDP growth outlook, citing resilience despite an energy price shock and higher real interest rates. Its 2026 global GDP forecast increases by 0.2 percentage points to 2.6%.

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Fitch Ratings said it is slightly increasing its forecast for global GDP growth, saying world growth is holding up well in the face of the energy price shock even as real interest rates are climbing. 6%, which is only marginally lower than 202…