Global economic growth in 2023 is expected to remain sluggish, following a year roiled by the war in Ukraine and soaring inflation.
The International Monetary Fund projects global economic growth of 2.7% in 2023, slowing from 3.2% last year and 6% in 2021.
A key factor behind the slowdown is a shift in monetary policy as central banks try to bring down soaring inflation, with higher interest rates starting to take the heat out of domestic demand.