Citi UK CEO forecasts resilient global growth at 2.7% for 2026

6 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 28

Tiina Lee highlights that a recession is not Citi's base case, despite the Iran conflict pushing Brent crude above $100 and ongoing geopolitical risks.
She notes record first-quarter M&A volumes, strong U.S. economic resilience, and significant growth opportunities in AI, data infrastructure, and energy sectors.
Lee emphasizes North America's importance for multinationals, especially Chinese firms, and sees UK-China collaboration in clean energy and finance as a key opportunity amid current global uncertainties.

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