11.06.2014 - 03:07 [ World Bank ]

WB Lowers Projections for Global Economic Outlook, Urges Developing Countries to Double Down On Domestic Reforms

The Bank has lowered its forecasts for developing countries, now eyeing growth at 4.8 percent this year, down from its January estimate of 5.3 percent. Signs point to strengthening in 2015 and 2016 to 5.4 and 5.5 percent, respectively. China is expected to grow by 7.6 percent this year, but this will depend on the success of rebalancing efforts. If a hard landing occurs, the reverberations across Asia would be widely felt.