Asia-Pacific growth forecast cut to 4.7% for 2026, 4.8% for 2027: ADB

ADB cuts Asia-Pacific growth forecasts to 4.7 per cent (2026) and 4.8 per cent (2027) from 5.1 per cent, while raising inflation to 5.2 per cent before easing to 4.1 per cent.
This reflects prolonged Middle East conflict driving higher energy prices and tighter financial conditions.
In a severe escalation scenario, growth could drop to 4.2 per cent and inflation rise to 7.4 per cent in 2026.