Growth in the new economy and how to tackle the dilemmas leaders face, and why governments are back in the business of business - these are the stories covered in this issue of the World Economic Forum’s 3 Economic Trends newsletter, your guide to equitable growth, markets and economic policy in an ever-changing world. 1. Growth in the new #economy: Time to tear up the old playbook The International Monetary Fund now forecasts global growth of just 3.1% in 2026, down from a potential 3.4%, largely due to the Middle East conflict. Asia will drive over 50% of cumulative global growth to 2030, while middle-income economies contribute 65% of global GDP. "Investing in productivity, talent and reinforcing the fundamentals of economic policy are clear winning strategies," says the Forum's Attilio Di Battista . 2. The #growth dilemmas every leader is wrestling with right now From soaring debt to AI disruption and geopolitical fragmentation, today's growth dilemmas have no easy answers. ... |