# WTO raises global trade outlook as AI boom fuels Asian growth

https://mins.news/en/video/92564

- CNA, 2026-10-09 04:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYaaR8wRs7U

> The World Trade Organization says a surge in AI investment has helped global goods trade withstand the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. It now forecasts merchandise trade volumes to rise 3.9% in 2026, up from 1.9% in March. Much of the strength is concentrated in AI-related products and Asian economies, while the rest of the world remains considerably weaker.

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