# OECD says AI boom is temporarily offsetting Middle East energy shock

https://mins.news/en/item/70236

- Reuters, 2026-09-23 08:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/oecd-expects-ai-boom-help-offset-middle-east-energy-shock-now-2026-09-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab38a8af43c0f0001de97cf

> AI-driven investment is helping the global economy perform marginally better than expected this year, the OECD said Wednesday. But the energy shock is becoming more entrenched and is weighing on the outlook for 2027.

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