Critical forecast for the global economy! Moody's pointed to 2027

Moody's said global economic growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026 and hold at that level through 2028, with inflation not returning to target until mid-2027. The rating agency also expects AI investment to remain elevated but contribute less to economic growth. The forecast matters because it signals a prolonged period of subdued expansion and sticky inflation for policymakers and markets. Investors will watch whether AI spending translates into productivity gains and whether central banks delay easing until the 2027 inflation horizon.