UNCTAD says growth rate fell in 2019

The global economy slowed to a 2.3 percent growth rate last year, its lowest of the decade, from rising trade tensions and slowing investment, UNCTAD said.

By Arete News - January 16, 2020

The busy Port of Southampton, U.K. (AN/Bryan Katz)

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