VIENNA, 11 Dec. - (ANA) - The global economy is forecast to continue its steady expansion, supported by solid performance seen so far this year, according to OPEC December report. 

 

The global economic growth forecast for 2025 is revised up slightly to 3.1%, while for 2026 it remains unchanged at 3.1%. The US economic growth forecasts remain at 1.8% for 2025 and 2.1% for 2026. 

 

Japan’s economic growth forecasts remain at 1.1% for 2025 and 0.9% for 2026. Eurozone economic growth forecasts remain unchanged at 1.2% for both 2025 and 2026. 

 

China’s economic growth forecasts remain at 4.8% for 2025 and 4.5% for 2026. 

 

India’s prospects have improved, with economic growth forecasts revised up to 6.7% for 2025 and 6.6% for 2026. 

 

Brazil’s economic growth forecast remains at 2.3% for 2025, while 2026 is lowered slightly to 2.0%. Meanwhile, Russia’s growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 are revised down slightly to 1.3% and 1.4%, respectively.   - (ANA) -

 

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