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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The global economic outlook is pressured by uncertainties, fragmentation, and debt, according to the World Economic Forum\u2019s Chief Economists Outlook survey report released on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The report is based on a survey of the world\u2019s leading private sector chief economists.<\/p>\n

Some 56% of the respondents expect weaker economic growth this year, while only 17% estimate improvement, 44% of economists expect strong growth in the US, and 61% of respondents said they are worried President-elect Donald Trump\u2019s second term will have a long-term impact on the global economy.<\/p>\n

The report showed that 97% of economists estimate an increase in the US public debt, while 94% expect persisting higher inflation and risks to remain.<\/p>\n

Forecasts for growth in Europe remain the weakest for the third consecutive year, as 74% of the respondents expect it to be weak this year.<\/p>\n

China\u2019s growth momentum is expected to weaken due to stagnant consumer demand and declining production, resulting in a more uncertain global economic recovery. About 79% of the economists expect loose monetary policy in the country.<\/p>\n

Some 64% of the respondents estimate a loose monetary policy in the US and 81% in Europe.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the report revealed that 94% of economists expect global trade in goods to become more fragmented over the next three years and 59% expect a similar trend in services.<\/p>\n

Domestic and international political developments, the restructuring of supply chains, and security concerns make up a significant portion of the global economic outlook, as these affect businesses and consumers over the next three years.<\/p>\n

Some 91% of the respondents believe businesses will restructure their supply chains, 90% think businesses will regionalize operations, and 79% say they will focus on core markets.<\/p>\n

Despite almost half of the respondents estimating global trade to grow this year, some 68% expect a trade war to emerge between the US and China, as protectionist trade, sanctions, national security concerns, technological advances, and global growth dynamics play at expanding the trade war.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe growth outlook is at its weakest in decades and political developments both domestically and internationally highlight how contested economic policy has become. In this environment, fostering a spirit of collaboration will require more commitment and creativity than ever,\u201d said Aengus Collins, head of Economic Growth and Transformation at the World Economic Forum.<\/p>\n

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