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Recent Global Economic Conditions ​The global economy is currently navigating a period of stable yet subdued growth, projected to slow slightly in the near term. A major theme remains the complex interplay between inflation and monetary policy. While headline inflation has generally eased from its peak, core inflation—particularly in the services sector—is proving sticky. This persistence is complicating the efforts of major central banks, like the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, which are delicately balancing the need to achieve price stability with the risk of triggering an economic downturn. ​Geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts continue to exert downward pressure, contributing to heightened policy uncertainty and a retreat in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). However, the labor market in several advanced economies, such as the US, has shown surprising resilience, although recent signs suggest a gradual softening. Furthermore, an encouraging trend is the decoupling of GDP expansion and carbon emissions in a majority of the global economy, signaling progress toward sustainable growth. Looking ahead, policymakers face the challenge of carefully sequenced adjustments to fiscal and monetary policies to rebuild buffers and ensure long-term, stable growth.

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