EU Slashes 2026 Growth Forecast as Middle East Energy Crisis Deepens
EU downgrades 2026 growth to 1.1% as Middle East energy shock pushes inflation to 3%. Worst case: 0.7% growth. What it means for Portugal.
EU downgrades 2026 growth to 1.1% as Middle East energy shock pushes inflation to 3%. Worst case: 0.7% growth. What it means for Portugal.
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