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title: "OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%"
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published: "2026-09-23T10:46:19.124Z"
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# OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%

*Organization predicts resilient global economy despite Middle East conflict and weather risks.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to OECD, with two independent outlets and one named source.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports quote or give right of reply to affected parties and state what happens next.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the body delivers, with mild emphasis.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The OECD has revised its global growth forecast for 2026 upwards to 2.9%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from its June estimates.
- Global growth in 2026 is described as 'resilient' by the OECD, supported by government support measures and investments in artificial intelligence.
- The OECD has lowered its 2027 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3%.
- The organization warned that continued fighting in the Middle East conflict could lead to higher inflation and that weather-related risks could cause supply bottlenecks and high food costs.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.9%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from its June predictions. The organization described the global economy as 'resilient' for 2026, attributing this to factors including government support measures and investments in artificial intelligence. However, the OECD also lowered its growth forecast for 2027 by 0.1 percentage points to 3%.

Despite the upward revision for 2026, the OECD highlighted several risks to the global economic outlook. Continued fighting in the Middle East conflict could lead to higher inflation, according to the organization. Additionally, weather-related risks, such as the El Nino pattern, were cited as potential causes for supply bottlenecks and increased food costs.

## Disagreement on 2027 forecast

While the OECD's report indicates a global growth forecast of 3% for 2027, Deutsche Welle and Sud Ouest report this as a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from previous estimates. Sapo, SIC Notícias, and IOL Portugal also state the 2027 forecast is 3% but describe it as a downward revision for the next year. Correio da Manhã and CNN Portugal (IOL) state the 2027 forecast is 3% and that projections represent a slight revision in low for the next year. BizToc states 2027 growth was revised, but does not provide the figure. The remaining reports do not mention the 2027 forecast.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports mentioned the OECD's global growth forecast. The centre-rated reports from Deutsche Welle and Sud Ouest mentioned that the OECD lowered its 2027 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 3%. The right-rated reports from Sapo, SIC Notícias, and IOL Portugal also mentioned the 2027 forecast of 3% and described it as a downward revision for the next year. However, none of the reports mentioned specific figures for government support measures or oil inventories as factors cushioning the impact of the Middle East war, as detailed in Deutsche Welle's full report.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 23 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 9% (2)
- Centre: 35% (8)
- Right: 56% (13)

49 of 72 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-23T13:14:44.991Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-23T13:30:43.669Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

No separate framing summary.

### Centre

- The centre-rated reports led with the OECD's upward revision of its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.9%. Deutsche Welle and Sud Ouest highlighted the 'resilient' nature of the global economy despite the Middle East war, with Deutsche Welle quoting the OECD's explanation that this resilience was cushioned by oil inventories, supply from outside the Gulf, and government support measures. Both outlets also mentioned investments in artificial intelligence as a factor supporting growth. Hola News confirmed the deceleration of global GDP in 2026 to 2.9% within a volatile context.

### Right

- Right-rated reports focused on the OECD's revised growth forecast of 2.9% for 2026, while also noting that the global economy is losing momentum compared to the previous year. Kronen Zeitung and Kurier highlighted the risks to the world economy, with Kurier specifically naming the Iran war as the biggest risk. Sapo and Daily Sabah also reported the 2.9% growth forecast for 2026, with Daily Sabah noting the resilience despite successive risks. Sapo also mentioned the 3% forecast for 2027.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 5
- high: 13
- unknown: 49
- veryHigh: 5

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Finanzas Digital](https://finanzasdigital.com/ocde-prevision-crecimiento-global) — OECD Maintains Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Higher Risks and Inflation
- [France24](https://france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20260923-la-econom%C3%ADa-mundial-resiste-en-2026-pero-la-incertidumbre-permanece-advierte-la-ocde) — World Economy Resists in 2026, but Uncertainty Remains, Warns OECD
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/gospodarka/art45179791-swiat-uniknal-gorszego-scenariusza-oecd-ostrzega-przed-nowym-szokiem-cenowym) — The World Has Avoided a Worse-Case Scenario. OECD Warns of a New Price Shock.
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/oecd-forecasts-ai-boom-to-mitigate-middle-east-energy-shock-387901) — OECD forecasts AI boom to mitigate Middle East energy shock
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/oecd-ai-boom-middle-east-energy-shock) — OECD forecasts AI boom to mitigate Middle East energy shock
- [Parkiet](https://parkiet.com/gospodarka-swiatowa/art45180091-oecd-podnosi-prognozy-pkb-na-2026-r-ale-ostrzega-przed-inflacja-i-konfliktami) — OECD Raises GDP Forecasts for 2026, but Warns of Inflation and Conflicts
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/novice/svet/oecd-zvisal-napoved-rasti-svetovnega-bdp-daljse-2829521) — Higher than Expected: OECD Raises Global GDP Growth Forecast
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/dunya/oecd-2026-kuresel-buyume-tahminini-2-9-a-20264122-haberi) — The OECD Raised Its Global Growth Forecast for 2026 to 2.9%, While Predicting an Increase in Inflation.
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-oecd-global-growth-forecast-2026-ai-boom-energy-shock) — OECD upgrades 2026 growth forecast as AI boom seen offsetting energy shock
- [Business Review](https://business-review.eu/business/global-economy-proves-more-resilient-than-expected-despite-middle-east-conflict-oecd-says-300837) — Global Economy Tests More Resilient than Expected Awaits Middle East Conflict, OECD Says
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/oikonomia/oosa-anabathmise-pagkosmias-oikonomias) — The OECD Slightly Upgraded the Forecast for the Growth of the Global Economy - When Is Recovery Expected - iefimerida.gr
- [African News Agency](https://africannewsagency.com/global-growth-forecast-lifted-to-2-9-despite-mideast-war-oecd-says) — Global growth forecast lifted to 2.9% despite Mideast war, OECD says
- [Portal GMC Online](https://gmconline.com.br/noticias/ocde-projeta-crescimento-global-de-29-em-2026-e-30-em-2027-e-alerta-para-energia) — OECD Projects Global Growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3.0% in 2027 and Energy Alert
- [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4306418) — World Economy: the OECD Now Sees These Risks
- [tempo.co](https://en.tempo.co/read/2120168/growth-resilient-despite-middle-east-war-oecd-says) — Growth 'Resilient' Despite Middle East War, OECD Says
- [economymiddleeast.com](https://economymiddleeast.com/news/strong-ai-investment-to-support-global-economic-growth-amid-successive-shocks-says-oecd) — Strong AI investment to support global economic growth amid successive shocks, says OECD
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/money/agores/oosa-anthektiki-i-pagkosmia-oikonomia-me-anatheorisi-tis-anaptyxis-sto-29) — OECD: Global Economy Resilient with Growth Revised to 2.9%
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/09/23/ocde-reve-em-baixa-crescimento-da-zona-euro-para-1-em-2027) — OECD Revises Low Euro Area Growth to 1% in 2027
- [infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/mercados/ocde-ve-impulso-da-ia-compensando-parcialmente-impacto-energetico-do-conflito-no-ira) — OECD Sees AI Drive Partially Offsetting the Energy Impact of the Conflict in Iran
- [cphpost.dk](https://cphpost.dk/2026-09-23/general/oecd-raises-2026-global-growth-forecast-despite-middle-east-energy-shock) — OECD raises 2026 global growth forecast despite Middle East energy shock - The Copenhagen Post
- [pelop.gr](https://pelop.gr/o-oosa-anavathmise-tin-provlepsi-gia-tin-pagkosmia-anaptyxi) — OECD Upgrades Global Growth Forecast
- [republika.mk](https://republika.mk/vesti/svet/oeczd-gi-zgolemuva-prognozite-za-globalniot-rast) — OECD Raises Global Growth Forecasts
- [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/oecd-says-growth-resilient-in-2026-despite-middle-east-war/a-79386625) — Growth 'resilient' despite Middle East war, OECD says
- [اقتصاد سكاي نيوز عربية](https://snabusiness.com/article/1893922-oecd-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D9%85%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A-%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85-2026-2-9) — OECD Raises Global Growth Prospects for 2026 to 2.9%
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/oeso-ai-stuwt-wereldeconomie-maar-dure-energie-vormt-een-risico) — OECD: AI Drives Global Economy, but Expensive Energy Is a Risk
- [folhanacional.pt](https://folhanacional.pt/2026/09/23/ocde-reve-em-baixa-crescimento-da-zona-euro-para-1-em-2027) — OECD Revises Low Euro Area Growth to 1% in 2027 - National Sheet
- [1prime.ru](https://1prime.ru/20260923/vvp--873586208.html) — OECD Has Increased the Forecast of World GDP Growth for the Current Year
- [alborsaanews.com](https://alborsaanews.com/2026/09/23/1994565) — The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Is Projecting Growth in the World Economy at 2.9% This Year, Despite the Shock of Energy.
- [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/oecd-dieu-chinh-nang-du-bao-tang-truong-toan-cau-nam-2026-post1137976.vnp) — OECD Revises Upward Its Global Growth Forecast for 2026.
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/23/anthektikotita-sto-2-9-vlepei-o-oosa-gia-to-2026) — OECD 'Sees' 2.9% Resilience for 2026
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4018890/oosa-sto-29-anabathmizetai-i-problepsi-gia-tin-pagkosmia-anaptuxi-to-2026) — OECD: Global Growth Forecast Upgraded to 2.9% in 2026
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/233799_o-oosa-ayxanei-tin-problepsi-gia-tin-pagkosmia-anaptyxi-para-tis-geopolitikes) — OECD Raises Global Growth Forecast
- [Sapo](https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/ocde-preve-crescimento-da-economia-global-de-29-em-2026-e-3-em-2027) — OECD Predicts Growth in the Global Economy of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027 Economic Journal
- [Publico](https://publico.pt/2026/09/23/economia/noticia/ocde-reve-baixa-crescimento-zona-euro-1-2027-2188999) — OECD Revises Low Euro Area Growth to 1% in 2027
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/economia/2026-09-23-ocde-preve-crescimento-da-economia-global-de-29-em-2026-e-3-em-2027-4e3f629a) — OECD Predicts Global Economy Growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
- [www.kleinezeitung.at](https://kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41288744/oecd-hebt-prognose-fuer-weltwirtschaft-leicht-an) — OECD Slightly Raises Forecast for the Global Economy
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/23/oecd-expects-ai-boom-to-help-offset-middle-east-energy-shock-for-now) — OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
- [Kurier](https://kurier.at/wirtschaft/oecd-prognose-weltwirtschaft-wachstum/403192905) — According to the OECD, the World Economy Is Growing by 2.9 Percent Despite Crises
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3442990) — OECD Slightly Raises Forecast for the Global Economy
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/economie/oeso-ai-stuwt-wereldeconomie-maar-dure-energie-vormt-een-risico) — OECD: AI Drives Global Economy, but Expensive Energy Is a Risk
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/economie/oeso-ai-stuwt-wereldeconomie-maar-dure-energie-vormt-een-risico) — OECD: AI Drives Global Economy, but Expensive Energy Is a Risk
- [Financial Intelligence](https://financialintelligence.ro/ocde-si-a-imbunatatit-estimarile-privind-cresterea-economiei-mondiale-in-2026) — OECD Improved Its Estimates of Growth of the World Economy in 2026
- [suedtirolnews.it](https://suedtirolnews.it/wirtschaft/oecd-hebt-prognose-fuer-weltwirtschaft-leicht-an) — OECD Slightly Raises Forecast for the Global Economy
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/oecd-hebt-prognose-fuer-weltwirtschaft-leicht-an/10488140) — OECD Slightly Raises Forecast for Global Economy 2026
- [La Tribune](https://latribune.fr/article/economie/27793753928894/pour-locde-la-france-decroche-alors-que-l-economie-mondiale-resiste-mieux-que-prevu) — For the OECD, France Picks up While the World Economy Resists Better than Expected
- [Moneycab](https://moneycab.com/international/oecd-hebt-prognose-fuer-weltwirtschaft-leicht-an) — OECD Slightly Raises Forecast for the Global Economy
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/economia/detalhe/ocde-preve-crescimento-da-economia-global-de-2-9-em-2026-e-3-em-2027) — OECD Predicts Global Economy Growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
- [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/ocde/economia-global/ocde-preve-crescimento-da-economia-global-de-2-9-em-2026-e-3-em-2027/20260923/6ab38b53d34e9a786e75929b) — OECD Predicts Global Economy Growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
- [Jornal Expresso](https://expresso.pt/economia/2026-09-23-ocde-reve-em-baixa-crescimento-da-zona-euro-para-1-em-2027-4d08aac7) — OECD Revises Low Euro Area Growth to 1% in 2027
- [https://www.idxchannel.com/](https://idxchannel.com/economics/tensi-perang-timur-tengah-meningkat-pertumbuhan-ekonomi-global-diprediksi-3-persen) — Middle East War Tensions Rise, Global Economic Growth Predicted at 3 Percent
- [Sud Ouest](https://sudouest.fr/economie/energie/carburants/economie-mondiale-l-ocde-revoit-ses-previsions-de-croissance-a-la-hausse-pour-2026-malgre-les-nombreuses-incertitudes-30746391.php) — World Economy: OECD Revises Growth Forecasts for 2026 Despite Many Uncertainties
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/china/oecd-expects-ai-boom-help-offset-middle-east-energy-shock-now-2026-09-23) — OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/la-ocde-confirma-desaceleracion-del-pib-global-en-2026-29-en-un-contexto-volatil) — OECD Confirms Deceleration of Global GDP by 2026 (+2.9%) in a Volatile Context
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/a27e6acdb3c460e5) — OECD revises global 2026 growth up to 2.9%
- [headlinemoney.co.uk](https://headlinemoney.co.uk/posts/global-growth-holds-up-despite-successive-shocks-but-risks-persist) — Global growth holds up despite successive shocks, but risks persist
- [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/economia/2026/09/23/ocde-mejora-decimas-prevision-crecimiento-espana-2026-134583303.html) — OECD Improves Spain’s Growth Forecast by Four Tenths in 2026 but Focuses on Inflation Levels
- [elcorreoweb.es](https://elcorreoweb.es/economia/2026/09/23/ocde-mejora-decimas-prevision-crecimiento-espana-2026-134583343.html) — OECD Improves Spain’s Growth Forecast by Four Tenths in 2026 but Focuses on Inflation Levels
- [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/economia/2026/09/23/ocde-mejora-decimas-prevision-crecimiento-espana-2026-134583326.html) — OECD Improves Spain’s Growth Forecast by Four Tenths in 2026 but Focuses on Inflation Levels
- [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/economia/2026/09/23/ocde-mejora-decimas-prevision-crecimiento-espana-2026-134583324.html) — OECD Improves Spain’s Growth Forecast by Four Tenths in 2026 but Focuses on Inflation Levels
- [Modern Diplomacy](https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/09/23/ai-boom-cushions-global-economy-as-middle-east-energy-shock-clouds-2027-outlook) — AI Boom Cushions Global Economy as Middle East Energy Shock Clouds 2027 Outlook
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/live/oecd-globala-utsikter-styrs-av-irankriget) — OECD: Global Outlook Driven by Iran War
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/business/1117912) — OECD Increased the Forecast of World GDP Growth to 2.9 per Cent This Year and Reduced It to 3 per Cent by 2027.
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/emcimadahora/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2026/09/ocde-ve-impulso-da-ia-compensando-parcialmente-impacto-energetico-da-guerra-no-oriente-medio.shtml) — OECD Predicts AI Offsetting High Energy for War - 23/09/2026
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/economia/3055893/ocde-preve-crescimento-da-economia-global-de-2-9-em-2026-e-3-em-2027) — OECD Predicts Global Economy Growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 3% in 2027
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/c05dd05b3d810a7a) — OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/23/oecd-expects-ai-boom-to-help-offset-middle-east-energy-shock-for-now) — OECD expects AI boom to help offset Middle East energy shock for now
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/business/economy/oecd-ups-2026-global-growth-forecast-despite-successive-risks) — OECD ups 2026 global growth forecast despite successive risks
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/l-economie-mondiale-resiste-malgre-l-enlisement-de-la-crise-au-moyen-orient-20260923) — The Global Economy Resists Despite the Collapse of the Crisis in the Middle East
- [La República](https://larepublica.co/globoeconomia/la-ocde-proyecta-un-crecimiento-de-la-economia-mundial-de-2-9-para-el-cierre-de-ano-4488410) — The Ocde Plans a Growth of 2.9 per Cent in the World Economy by the End of the Year
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260923007700082) — OECD Forecasts Global Economy to Grow 2.9% This Year… "AI Offsets Conflict Risks"
- [Jyllands-Posten](https://jyllands-posten.dk/erhverv/ECE19669605/ny-prognose-tegner-overraskende-solidt-billede-af-verdensoekonomien-men-modstandskraften-er-tyndslidt) — New Forecast Paints Surprisingly Solid Picture of Global Economy. But Resilience Is "Worn Thin"
- [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/economie/2026-09-23/l-economie-mondiale-resiste-en-2026-mais-l-incertitude-demeure-selon-l-ocde.php) — World Economy Resists in 2026 but Uncertainty Remains, According to OECD
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/finweb/zahranicna-ekonomika/96303772-oecd-zlepsila-vyhlad-rastu-svetovej-ekonomiky-varuje-vsak-pred-dopadmi-drahej-energie) — OECD Improves Global Economic Growth Outlook, but Warns of Impacts of Expensive Energy

## Questions

**What is the OECD's global growth forecast for 2026?**

The OECD has revised its global growth forecast for 2026 upwards to 2.9%. This represents an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the estimates provided in June.

**What factors are supporting global economic resilience in 2026?**

The OECD describes global growth in 2026 as resilient, supported by factors such as government support measures and investments in artificial intelligence. These elements are helping to balance pressures from the energy crisis and geopolitical tensions.

**What are the main risks to the global economy identified by the OECD?**

The OECD has warned that continued fighting in the Middle East conflict could lead to higher inflation. Additionally, weather-related risks, such as the El Nino pattern, could cause supply bottlenecks and high food costs.

**How has the OECD's forecast for 2027 changed?**

The OECD has lowered its global growth forecast for 2027 by 0.1 percentage points, setting it at 3%. This revision indicates a slight downward adjustment for the subsequent year's economic outlook.

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