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EconomyWTO raises goods trade forecast as AI demand offsets Middle East disruption

The World Trade Organization raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth on Thursday, saying demand for AI-related products had helped counter disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-08 14:40Original

WTO raises goods trade forecast as AI demand offsets Middle East disruption
WTO raises goods trade forecast as AI demand offsets Middle East disruptionEconomy