# OECD says 2026 growth remains ‘resilient’ despite Middle East war

https://mins.news/en/item/70365

- DW, 2026-09-23 09:49 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/oecd-says-growth-resilient-in-2026-despite-middle-east-war/a-79386625?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The OECD raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%, saying investment in artificial intelligence was supporting expansion. It warned that the Middle East war was fueling inflation and that prolonged fighting could further weaken growth.

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