EBRD sees growth in its regions slowing to 2.5% in 2026, rebounding to 4% in 2027
Bitget2026/09/24 05:05- EBRD cut its 2026 growth forecast for its regions to 2.5%, citing tighter financing conditions, persistent inflation, drought, energy shocks.
- 2027 growth seen at 4%, reflecting an expected rebound once Iraq’s collapsed oil exports normalize.
- Oil rose from about USD 65 pre-conflict to above USD 100 by April 2026; refined fuels climbed more sharply.
- Gas prices jumped over 70% since February; EU storage was 65% full in August, the lowest for that month in 15 years.
- Wheat prices rose over a third as Black Sea shipments were disrupted; inflation across the regions stabilized near 6%.
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