Questão 96579

A senior economist for the World Bank is drafting a statement on the global economic outlook. The goal is to convey a prediction that is based on current evidence but also carries a tone of warning and inevitability. The draft reads: 'Persistent inflationary pressures, coupled with geopolitical instability, mean that several emerging markets will undergo a period of significant economic contraction in the forthcoming fiscal year.' Which modal expression most precisely fits the intended meaning?