In emerging markets and developing economies, growth is projected to slow to 3.8% in 2026 before recovering to 4.5% in 2027. Growth in the Middle East and Central Asia is projected to slow to 0.7% in 2026, while sub-Saharan Africa remains broadly stable at 4.3%. https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/07/08/world-economic-outlook-update-july-2026?cid=sm-com-x-WEOET2026004(IMF)