Global Trade Outlook: WTO Signals Stronger Momentum for 2025, Softer Growth Ahead

The global trade landscape has entered a moment of cautious optimism. In its latest update released in October, the WTO revised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2025 to 2.4 percent, significantly higher than earlier expectations. At the same time, the outlook for 2026 has been adjusted downward, with growth now projected at […]