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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecasts Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The International Monetary Fund has revised down its global economic growth projections, citing geopolitical tensions, particularly the Middle East conflict, and persistent inflation as key factors. While the overall global outlook was reduced, some countries like Mexico and Nigeria saw their individual growth forecasts slightly increased.

14 Apr, 09:00 — 14 Apr, 22:56
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ReutersVery High9h ago

IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks - Reuters

IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks  Reuters

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bloombergHigh10h ago

UK Faces Worst Growth and Price Hit from Iran War, IMF Says - Bloomberg.com

UK Faces Worst Growth and Price Hit from Iran War, IMF Says  Bloomberg.com

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NYTMostly Factual14h ago

As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost

Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates, whose hospitality industry has been hit hard by the war with Iran, are facing furloughs, pay cuts and even repatriation.

By Raja Abdulrahim

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong

Chancellor faced with fund’s forecast that impact of Iran war will leave Britain as G7’s biggest loser Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns The Iran war is bad news for the global economy. But for some countries, the unfolding conflict is having a bigger impact than for others. The International Monetary Fund’s verdict is that Britain is the G7’s biggest loser. Amid the rising damage from the Middle East war, the Washington-based fund warned UK economic growth rate ...

By Richard Partington in Washington

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade

Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

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japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

Under the IMF's worst-case outlook, the global economy teeters on the brink of recession, with oil prices averaging $110 a barrel ​in 2026 and $125 in 2027.

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

World Economy Could Be "Thrown Off Course" By War In Middle East: IMF

The global economy is set to grow by 3.1 percent this year, said the International Monetary Fund in its World Economic Outlook report, released during its spring meetings in Washington.

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RapplerMostly Factual4h ago

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

Under the International Monetary Fund's worst-case outlook, the global economy teeters on the brink of recession, with oil prices averaging $110 a barrel in 2026 and $125 in 2027

By Reuters

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china-dailyLow10h ago

China to grow 4.4% in 2026, IMF forecasts - China Daily - Global Edition

China to grow 4.4% in 2026, IMF forecasts  China Daily - Global Edition

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el-universal-englishMostly Factual39m ago

IMF lifts Mexico’s growth forecast up a tick, while reducing global expectations - Mexico News Daily

IMF lifts Mexico’s growth forecast up a tick, while reducing global expectations  Mexico News Daily

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Premium TimesMostly Factual4h ago

IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.1% in 2026

The forecast places Nigeria ahead of many advanced and emerging economies in the IMF 2026 growth projection. The post IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.1% in 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Omotoyosi Idowu

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual9h ago

IMF cuts global growth outlook, warns rising inflation amid Iran war - Dhaka Tribune

IMF cuts global growth outlook, warns rising inflation amid Iran war  Dhaka Tribune

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Mexico NewsMixed39m ago

IMF lifts Mexico’s growth forecast up a tick, while reducing global expectations

Even as it reduced its global growth forecast for the year to 3.1%, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded Mexico’s forecast by one-tenth of a percentage point to 1.6%, recognizing its recovery from a year of stagflation. The post IMF lifts Mexico’s growth forecast up a tick, while reducing global expectations appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual2h ago

IMF warns of slower growth and higher inflation amid Iran war

The global economy faces slower growth and rising inflation as the US-Israeli war against Iran disrupts energy supplies and increases uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund said in its latest World Economic Outlook. The IMF now expects global output to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2026, down from an earlier forecast of 3.3 per cent issued before the conflict began at the end of February. Growth is projected at 3.2 per cent in 2027, assuming the conflict remains limited in scope and duratio...

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kuwait-timesMixed5h ago

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast - Kuwait Times

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast  Kuwait Times

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naharnetMixed10h ago

IMF cuts outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation - Naharnet

IMF cuts outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation  Naharnet

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senewebMixed5h ago

Washington: The outlines of the meeting between the IMF Managing Director and Sheikh Diba and Abdourahmane Sarr - Seneweb

Washington: The outlines of the meeting between the IMF Managing Director and Sheikh Diba and Abdourahmane Sarr  Seneweb

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uz-dailyLow13h ago

IMF Sees 7.7% Growth in Uzbekistan Economy for 2025 - UzDaily

IMF Sees 7.7% Growth in Uzbekistan Economy for 2025  UzDaily

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NYT14 Apr, 09:00First to report

As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost

uz-daily14 Apr, 09:38

IMF Sees 7.7% Growth in Uzbekistan Economy for 2025 - UzDaily

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bloomberg14 Apr, 13:01

UK Faces Worst Growth and Price Hit from Iran War, IMF Says - Bloomberg.com

nikkei-asia14 Apr, 13:02

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Asia's emerging economies, blames Iran war - Nikkei Asia

china-daily14 Apr, 13:08

China to grow 4.4% in 2026, IMF forecasts - China Daily - Global Edition

naharnet14 Apr, 13:26

IMF cuts outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation - Naharnet

iefimerida14 Apr, 13:44

ΔΝΤ: Πρόβλεψη για ανάπτυξη της ελληνικής οικονομίας 1,8% -Στο 3,5% ο πληθωρισμός, σημαντική μείωση της ανεργίας

dhaka-tribune14 Apr, 13:56

IMF cuts global growth outlook, warns rising inflation amid Iran war - Dhaka Tribune

khaleej-times14 Apr, 14:17

IMF downgrades global growth forecast for 2026 due to Middle East war - Khaleej Times

Reuters14 Apr, 14:22

IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks - Reuters

hvg14 Apr, 14:45

Közölte az IMF, mire számíthat szerintük a magyar gazdaság

geo-news14 Apr, 14:48

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens - Geo News

n1-serbia14 Apr, 15:43

Izveštaj MMF za Srbiju: Rast srpske privrede usporava na 2,8 odsto, do kraja godine inflacija 5,2 odsto

seeking-alpha14 Apr, 15:44

IMF cuts growth outlook as Middle East oil shock raises downturn risks

Yahoo14 Apr, 15:45

When will gas prices go back down?

nos14 Apr, 15:52

Energieagentschap ziet 'grootste ontwrichting van de oliemarkt in de geschiedenis'

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index-hr14 Apr, 17:01

Milijarder: Svijet ide u recesiju ako Hormuški tjesnac ostane zatvoren

The Guardian14 Apr, 17:27

Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong

klix-ba14 Apr, 17:37

MMF upozorava: Nastavak sukoba s Iranom će gurnuti svijet na ivicu recesije, prijete nam globalni poremećaji

delfi-lt14 Apr, 17:46

TVF nekeičia šių metų Lietuvos ekonomikos augimo prognozių

kuwait-times14 Apr, 18:03

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast - Kuwait Times

seneweb14 Apr, 18:07

Washington: The outlines of the meeting between the IMF Managing Director and Sheikh Diba and Abdourahmane Sarr - Seneweb

ndtv14 Apr, 18:28

World Economy Could Be "Thrown Off Course" By War In Middle East: IMF

tagesschau14 Apr, 18:31

IWF-Prognose: Iran-Krieg dämpft die Weltwirtschaft

Premium Times14 Apr, 18:36

IMF forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow by 4.1% in 2026

tvn2414 Apr, 18:48

Amerykańskie firmy w dołku. Najgorsze dane od niemal roku

Rappler14 Apr, 19:00

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

Al Jazeera14 Apr, 19:14

IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade

newsbeast14 Apr, 19:55

Μπέσεντ κατά ΔΝΤ: «Κάνετε λάθος, η ακρίβεια στις ΗΠΑ θα τελειώσει γρήγορα»

digi2414 Apr, 20:23

Ministrul Economiei, după ce FMI a tăiat la jumătate prognoza de creștere a economiei României: „Lucruri pe care nu le putem controla”

helsinki-times14 Apr, 21:15

IMF warns of slower growth and higher inflation amid Iran war

japan-times14 Apr, 22:10

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

el-universal-english14 Apr, 22:56

IMF lifts Mexico’s growth forecast up a tick, while reducing global expectations - Mexico News Daily

Mexico News14 Apr, 22:56Latest update

IMF lifts Mexico’s growth forecast up a tick, while reducing global expectations