U.N. cuts 2015 global economic growth forecast to 2.4 percent

유엔, 2015년 세계성장률 2.4%로 낮춰 The United Nations has projected the world economy to grow by just two－point－four percent this year. In its annual World Economic Situation and Prospects report released Thursday， the world body cut its forecast for global economic growth in 2015 by zero－point－four percentage point， largely due to lower commodity prices， increased market volatility and slow growth in emerging market economies. It added there will be a slight pickup in the following years. The report projected growth in developed economies will gain some momentum next year， reaching two－point－nine in 2016， and three－point－two percent in 2017. The full report will be available in January. Visit ‘Arirang News’ Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/newsarirang