OECD: AI aids global economy amid West Asia energy spike

Business Sep 23, 2026

The OECD just shared that artificial intelligence, or AI, is playing a big role in keeping the global economy on track, even as energy prices spike due to conflict in West Asia.

Thanks to more investment and growth in AI-driven sectors, the impact of higher costs and supply hiccups hasn't been as harsh as expected.

OECD 2026 GDP 2.9% 2027 3%

The OECD predicts global gross domestic product, or GDP, will hold steady at 2.9% in 2026 and tick up to 3% by 2027.

Inflation should also cool off a bit, especially across G-20 countries.

While risks from ongoing conflicts remain, the group says continued AI investments, softening energy prices, and discretionary government support measures are helping keep things stable.