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title: "NAB lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as Iran war fallout seen contained"
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description: "National Australia Bank raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% from 3.0%, citing stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP data that signals contained economic fallout from the Iran war. The 2027 outlook remains at 3.3%. However, ongoing conflict keeps risks skewed downside, and Japan-US yen intervention pressures the Bank of Japan to accelerate rate hikes."
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# NAB lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as Iran war fallout seen contained

-   NAB lifted its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% from 3.0% on stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP prints. \* Q2 growth stabilization signaled a contained economic fallout from the Iran war. \* 2027 global growth outlook held at 3.3%. \* Ongoing Iran conflict kept risks skewed to the downside. \* Japan-US yen intervention underscored pressure on the Bank of Japan to accelerate rate hikes. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. NAB - National Australia Bank Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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