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title: "Vietnam growth cut and US inflation surge unsettle markets"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286542192.md"
description: "The World Bank has reduced Vietnam's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.8% due to global economic conditions and inflation concerns. Meanwhile, U.S. core PCE inflation is projected to rise at a 4.6% annualized rate in April, complicating expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Ongoing disruptions from the Iran war are exacerbating global energy price pressures."
datetime: "2026-05-15T09:53:18.000Z"
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# Vietnam growth cut and US inflation surge unsettle markets

Vietnam outlook dims: The World Bank cut Vietnam’s 2026 GDP forecast to 6.8%, citing softer global conditions, oil shocks, and inflation above target. U.S. inflation spikes: Core PCE inflation could rise at a 4.6% annualized pace in April, complicating Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations. Energy shock persists: The Iran war’s disruption of oil flows is fueling global price pressures, raising risks for both advanced and emerging economies.

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