Bangladesh and Nepal Get Three More Years To Prep for Loss of U.N.'s 'Least Developed Country' Status
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Bangladesh and Nepal Get Three More Years To Prep for Loss of U.N.'s 'Least Developed Country' Status

The extension will give Bangladesh and Nepal breathing room to pursue sector-specific plans and economic reforms before losing preferential trade benefits, but it is unlikely to drive major structural change in either country.

Nov 11, 2026

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Albania Protests Turn Violent as Pressure on PM Continues

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2026 Fourth-Quarter Forecast

Elections, escalating conflicts, tight energy markets and intensifying trade competition will result in shifting constraints and high geopolitical risk.

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2026 Third-Quarter Forecast

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2026 Second-Quarter Forecast

The second quarter will test global resilience as lingering conflicts and energy shocks converge to heighten economic uncertainty and geopolitical volatility.

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