Georgieva: U.S. economic data indicate some slowing down in growth, citing signs of softening.

Georgieva: U.S. economic data indicate some slowing down in growth, citing signs of softening.

The World Bank has lifted its 2025 GDP growth projection for China to 4.8%, up from its previous forecast of 4.0% for this year and next. The upgrade comes amidst a broader positive outlook for the East Asia and Pacific region, with the World Bank expecting the region to grow by 4.4% in 2025, up from its previous estimate of 4.2% .

However, the World Bank has cautioned that this growth momentum is likely to slow down in 2026, citing low consumer and business confidence, weak new export orders, and an expected reduction in fiscal stimulus due to rising public debt. The report attributes this slowdown to an anticipated decline in export growth and a potential reduction in fiscal stimulus, as well as structural deceleration in the Chinese economy .

The World Bank also noted that global economic growth has been under pressure this year due to significant shifts in U.S. economic policies. The unpredictable trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump have had a significant impact on Asia, particularly on export-driven economies. Data from September indicated that China's factory output and retail sales were the weakest in nearly a year, suggesting that the economy is still recovering from the impact of these policies .

Wall Street analysts have forecasted a 2% revenue growth for Comcast over the next 12 months, which aligns with the company's historical annualized growth rate of 3.3% over the past five years . Despite this, Morgan Stanley has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA) from $38.00 to $35.00 per share, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's future performance .

The World Bank has urged countries to remain focused on longer-term prospects, emphasizing that supporting near-term growth through fiscal measures may deliver less durable development benefits than deeper domestic reforms .