New era in the world economy: Moody's gave a date for growth and inflation

Moody’s said it expects the global economy to grow 2.6% in 2026 and to hold that pace through 2028, framing the forecast as the start of a new period for the world economy. The rating agency also projected that disinflation will continue, with inflation easing toward its target around mid-2027. The call matters because it implies a prolonged stretch of modest growth rather than a sharp rebound, keeping attention on whether inflation actually slows on that timeline. Markets will watch upcoming data and central-bank signals for confirmation of Moody’s mid-2027 disinflation marker and the durability of the 2.6% growth path.