# Global economy is muddling through against the odds, but a storm is coming

In a Guardian opinion piece, Larry Elliott says the global economy has held up better than expected despite recession warnings. He warns that a storm is coming, with mounting risks likely to test growth and policymakers.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/15/global-economy-multilateral-cooperation-crisis-imf) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:22 GMT