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The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects global growth at 3.1 percent in 2026, down 0.2 percentage points, attributing the revision primarily to the Middle East conflict that erupted in late February 2026. The war is pushing global inflation to 4.4 percent this year by disrupting commodity markets and tightening finan
The IMF trimmed its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, down from 3.3 percent, as the Middle East conflict drives energy and fertilizer prices higher and Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic. Emerging markets face roughly twice the growth impact of advanced economies, and a prolonged shock could push global
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The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects global growth at 3.1 percent in 2026, down 0.2 percentage points, attributing the revision primarily to the Middle East conflict that erupted in late February 2026. The war is pushing global inflation to 4.4 percent this year by disrupting commodity markets and tightening finan
2mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
The IMF trimmed its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, down from 3.3 percent, as the Middle East conflict drives energy and fertilizer prices higher and Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz traffic. Emerging markets face roughly twice the growth impact of advanced economies, and a prolonged shock could push global
2mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
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