Biannual global economic prospects report:
- Sees 2016 at 2.9% vs 3.3% in June
- Cites weaker US, China and Japan
- Cut China outlook to 6.7% from 7% in June
- Global inflation to rise moderately in 2016
- Low chance of faster than expected China slowdown
- Forecasts Brazilian economy to shrink 2.5% this year
The World Bank certainly has a knack for timing as this report hits with stock markets at the lows. Brazil is headed for some kind of depression.