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Date: 10/05/2024

World trade growth seen doubling in 2024
 
World trade is projected to experience a significant rebound this year, with forecasts indicating trade growth will more than double, according to recent updates from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO). This comes after a period of slowdown in 2023, which was influenced by high inflation, rising interest rates and sluggish demand. The resurgence in trade is partly attributed to a strong US economy and easing inflation. For 2024, global trade in goods and services is expected to increase by 2.3%, and further growth of 3.3% is anticipated next year. This marks a substantial recovery from last year’s modest 1% growth, said a report.
 
source: Exim News Service: Paris, Washington, May 9