Citi Forecasts Global Growth to Fall Below 2% in Late 2025

Citi predicts a global economic slowdown in 2025, with a forecasted recovery to 2.5% growth in 2026, as tariffs are expected to exert increasing pressure on global markets.

Summary

Citi forecasts that global economic growth will drop below 2% in the second half of 2025, with a recovery to 2.5% expected in 2026. The bank also warns that tariffs are likely to have a growing impact on the global economy in the coming years.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tariffs: Taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported or exported goods, often affecting trade flows and economic growth.
  • Global Economic Growth: The increase in the total value of goods and services produced worldwide over a specific time period, usually measured as GDP growth rate.