2025's Economic Luck Runs Out
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The global economy survived the turbulence of 2025. Experts warn that 2026 will present tougher challenges.
Many key problems were avoided or delayed last year. Analysts say this good fortune is unlikely to hold.
The new year brings complex issues that will be harder to solve. These include high government debt levels and ongoing trade tensions. Slowing growth in major economies is also a central concern.
Unlike 2025, policymakers may have fewer tools to manage these risks. Interest rates in many nations remain high, limiting options for stimulus.
The combined effect could mean slower growth worldwide. The resilience seen last year is now being tested.