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Mastercard Economics Institute Forecasts Slight Slowdown in Global Real GDP Growth to 3.1% Next Yr
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The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) released its annual economic outlook for 2026, revealing that, even as the global economy is adapting to rapid tariff adjustments, accelerating AI investment and evolving consumer trends, Asia Pacific's economic growth remains broadly stable.

It is projected that the global real GDP growth will ease marginally to 3.1% in 2026, compared to an estimated 3.2% growth in 2025. Mainland China's economy is expected to grow by 4.5%, while Hong Kong's real GDP is forecasted to increase by 2.5%.

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