The World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) has forecast merchandise trade growth to slow during Q4 , after its August outlook indicator revealed all 97.2 trade drivers had declined. World trade growth has struggled to outpace economic growth since the global financial crisis of 2008, ending a long streak in which trade increased at roughly double the rate of global GDP. The index stood at 98.6 , down from August 's 100.3 , and the lowest since August , with figures 98.6 indicating below-trend growth in trade. The WTO also revealed that trade in electronic components had fallen to 93.3 from seven in Q3 , while agricultural raw materials was down to 97.2 from 100.1 in the same period. The WTO warned of risks to trade growth, including geopolitical tensions, China 's economic rebalancing and greying populations in developed countries.
The World Trade Organisation ( WTO ) has forecast merchandise trade growth to slow during Q4 , after its August outlook indicator revealed all 97.2 trade drivers had declined. The index stood at 98.6 , down from August 's 100.3 , and the lowest since August , with figures 98.6 indicating below-trend growth in trade. The WTO also revealed that trade in electronic components had fallen to 93.3 from seven in Q3 , while agricultural raw materials was down to 97.2 from 100.1 in the same period. The WTO warned of risks to trade growth, including geopolitical tensions, China 's economic rebalancing and greying populations in developed countries.