ADB Sees Asia Growing 4.9% in 2026 as Middle East Conflict Keeps Headwinds Alive
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9
ADB Sees Asia Growing 4.9% in 2026 as Middle East Conflict Keeps Headwinds Alive
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9
Summary
ADB said Asia’s 2026 growth should reach 4.9%, a modest improvement from the 4.7% estimate in its special post-conflict update.
The bank still warned the outlook remains subdued because lingering Middle East conflict disruptions are lifting supply-chain and production costs.
That 4.9% forecast remains below ADB’s 5.1% projection in its regular April Asian Development Outlook, underscoring how much the conflict has eroded momentum.
The latest view reinforces ADB’s broader warning that higher energy costs and tighter conditions are likely to keep regional growth below last year’s pace.