- Chief Economists' Outlook: January 20263.94 MB
The January 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook opens on a cautiously brighter note than last year. Drawing on consultations and survey responses from the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists, the report examines near-term economic prospects alongside deeper structural shifts shaping growth, policy and investment.
While views for the year ahead remain tilted towards the negative, they have improved compared to late 2025. Amid stretched asset valuations, rising public debt and geopolitical tensions, uncertainty remains elevated.
Report by the World Economic Forum
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