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Global growth seen slowing to 3.2% in 2026 as energy shock hits trade
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Shipping lanes disrupted, S&P calls it record energy shock
S&P warns global growth could slow to 3.2% in 2026 as West Asia conflicts spark what it calls the largest energy shock on record. The crisis is disrupting shipping lanes and energy distribution, rippling into international trade and raising costs across supply chains.
- S&P projects global growth to slow to 3.2% in 2026
- West Asia conflict is driving a record energy shock
- Shipping lanes and energy distribution are being disrupted
- Trade impacts are expected to spread through supply chains
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