Short, sourced summaries to understand the markets: every publication cites its official source, key figures, their reference period and their limits.
Summary report based on publications by the African Development Bank and the World Bank: growth expected at around 4% in 2026, but a financing gap exceeding USD 1.3 trillion a year.
Source: African Development Bank
The FAO Food Price Index reached 136.0 points in September 2026, up 1.5% on the month, driven by cereals and sugar.
Source: FAO
The Asian Development Bank forecasts 5.0% growth in 2026 for developing Asia and the Pacific, down from 5.5% in 2025, with inflation rising to 4.2%.
Source: Asian Development Bank
On 10 September 2026 the European Central Bank raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points. It projects 3.0% inflation and 0.9% growth in 2026.
Source: European Central Bank
The WTO Goods Trade Barometer stood at 102.0 in September 2026, up from 101.7 in June: trade is holding up despite headwinds.
Source: WTO
According to UNCTAD, global foreign direct investment rose 6% in 2025 to USD 1.6 trillion. The top 20 host economies attracted more than 80% of it.
Source: UNCTAD
In its July 2026 update, the IMF projects global growth of 3.0% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, with global inflation revised up to 4.7% this year.
Source: IMF
Summary report based on WTO publications: after +4.6% in 2025, merchandise trade is expected to grow by only 1.9% in 2026. AI-related goods accounted for 42% of trade growth in 2025.
Source: WTO
According to the International Energy Agency, global energy investment is set to reach USD 3.4 trillion in 2026 (+5%), nearly 60% of it related to electricity.
Source: International Energy Agency
