IMF Chief: Middle East conflict will lead to a slowdown in global economic growth

MetaMuskRat · 2026-04-08T04:44:47+00:00

People's Financial News, April 7 — International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated on the 6th that the Middle East conflict will lead to higher inflation and a slowdown in global economic growth. The IMF will release its latest global economic forecast next week. In an interview with Reuters on the 6th, Georgieva said that even if the Middle East military conflict is resolved quickly, the IMF will still revise down its economic growth forecast and revise up its inflation forecast. If the conflict prolongs, its impact on inflation and growth will be even greater. (Xinhua News Agency)

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2026-04-08 04:44:47

People’s Finance News, April 7—On April 6, Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said that fighting in the Middle East will push inflation higher and slow global economic growth. The IMF will release its latest global economic forecasts next week. In an interview with Reuters on April 6, Georgieva said that even if the Middle East’s military conflict is resolved quickly, the IMF will cut its economic growth outlook and raise its inflation outlook. If the fighting drags on, its impact on inflation and growth will be greater. (Xinhua News Agency)

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