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

https://mins.news/en/item/91589

- Reuters, 2026-10-08 14:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/wto-upgrades-goods-trade-forecast-ai-boom-offsets-middle-east-disruption-2026-10-08/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac7ab4f7858580001464e04

> 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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