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2025 Global Growth Slows: Emerging Markets Surge Ahead
10/24/2025
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- The 2025 global growth slowdown is projected at 3.2%.
- Emerging markets are projected to grow around 4.2%, nearly double the U.S. 2.0%.
- High interest rates, trade tensions, and demographic challenges are contributing to the slowdown.
- The U.S. market remains stable.
- Investors should monitor rates and currency shifts as emerging markets such as India and Vietnam regain traction through stronger local consumption and infrastructure investments.
