Global Economic Outlook 2026: India Leads South Asia Amid Market Uncertainties

Recent global economic reports highlight a mixed outlook for 2026. The World Economic Forum identifies South Asia, led by India, as the brightest growth region despite global uncertainties including trade tensions and AI market volatility. Economists express caution over US tech and AI stocks, while China and Europe show more optimistic market prospects. The World Bank projects modest global growth slowdown, with uneven regional performances and persistent inflation concerns in the US.