IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3% on Iran War Impact

IMF semak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi global 2026 susulan krisis Asia Barat

WASHINGTON: Tabung Kewangan Antarabangsa (IMF) menyemak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi dunia bagi 2026 kepada 3.0 peratus berbanding 3.1 peratus yang dibuat pada April lalu, susulan peningkatan ketidaktentuan dan risiko daripada konflik baharu di Asia Barat. Unjuran dalam kemas kini Prospek Ekonomi Dunia tersebut dibuat sebelum berlaku pertukaran serangan terbaharu antara Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Iran ... Read more The post IMF semak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi global 2026 susulan krisis Asia Barat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

IMF sees world economy growing just 3% this year amid Iran war

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies. The IMF now expects the global economy to expand by a sluggish 3 per cent in 2026, down from 3.5 per cent last year and from the 3.1 per cent it had forecast for this year back in April. The fund expects...

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks

World shares are mixed and oil prices have slipped after conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.

IMF Upgrades Egypt’s Economic Growth Forecast to 4.6% for FY2025/26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its growth forecast for Egypt’s economy in the 2025/26 fiscal year to 4.6, marking an upward revision of 0.4 percentage points from its previous estimate.

IMF projects slowdown of global economy in 2026 due to Iran war

IMF projects slowdown of global economy in 2026 due to Iran war

IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout

Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.

IMF warns of sharp slowdown in global economy 

The global economy is on track for a sharp downward trajectory, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Wednesday. Global growth is projected to decline from 3.5 percent in 2025 to 3 percent in 2026 before climbing back up to 3.4 percent in 2027, according to a July update in the organization’s World Economic Outlook. ...

Jordan and Bahrain Face Growing Risks as US-Iran Fighting Spreads

As fighting between the United States and Iran [] The post Jordan and Bahrain Face Growing Risks as US-Iran Fighting Spreads appeared first on The Media Line.

AI in focus, Iran talks advance - What’s moving markets

AI in focus, Iran talks advance - What’s moving markets

China to export robots capable of locating undersea cables

Southeast Asia, Middle East, Europe targeted for export, reports South China Morning Post

IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting

The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging uncertainty and risks to the economic outlook as fighting reignited in the Middle East. Developments overnight illustrate the uncertainty and risks that surround the outlook, said Petya Koeva Brooks, deputy director at the IMF's research department.

IMF says global growth weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout...

IMF expects global GDP to gain 3% in 2026, 3.4% in 2027

According to the report, the global economic growth forecast has been downgraded by 0.1 percentage point compared to the optimistic growth scenario presented in the IMF’s April report

IMF warns Middle East instability could have lasting impact on Africa

IMF warns Middle East instability could have lasting impact on Africa Instability caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran has created challenges for African economies that could take months to overcome, according to the International Monetary Fund's new Africa director, Zeine Zeidane. Speaking at a media briefing, Zeidane said the Middle East's role as a major fertiliser exporter meant disruptions in the region could have significant consequences for Africa's food security and agricultural production costs. My immediate priority is really to help countries in the region to weather this shock, he said. Zeidane warned that the effects of the conflict were likely to persist even after a ceasefire, noting that Gulf countries had indicated it typically takes six to seven months for production and exports to return to normal levels.

Global economy fragile despite US-Iran truce: RBI

Global economy fragile despite US-Iran truce: RBI

Trump's Forever War Is Finally Here

Alex Shephard: Iran is already a quagmire. As the bombing resumes, just how bad will it get?

Oil prices surge 4%, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns

The growing Middle East tensions also affected global financial markets. The post Oil prices surge 4, as U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply concerns appeared first on BOL News.

Oil rises, Asian stocks mixed as US, Iran call end to latest attacks

Oil rises, Asian stocks mixed as US, Iran call end to latest attacks

The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia

In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.

Global markets end mixed

US markets are mixed early and oil prices are rising modestly as Iran and the US launch fresh attacks in the Middle East, threatening a fragile truce. Futures for the SP 500 rose 0.1 before the opening bell Thursday, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1. Nasdaq futures were up 0.5. The United States [] The post Global markets end mixed appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

Auto components sector records turnover of ₹7.60 lakh crore in FY2025-26

Expects to grow by 8-10 per cent this fiscal, driven by continued domestic and exports demands, despite the geopolitical headwinds

Global Economy, Hit by Iran War and Inflation, Faces Sharp Slowdown

The global economy is set to slow sharply in 2026 after the war with Iran disrupted energy supply chains and triggered a fresh bout of inflation, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday. The forecasts reflect the damaging toll from the decision by the United States and Israel to attack Iran this year. Those attacks []

Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding the Structural Roots of the U.S.-Israel–Iran Conflict

The recent war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has generated profound concern both within the Middle East and internationally. Millions have watched the escalation with apprehension, asking why the conflict has become so destructive while appearing no closer to a durable resolution. Although the immediate military confrontations dominate public attention, the roots of the conflict lie in much deeper historical, political, and structural dynamics that cannot be resolved through military means alone.

IMF Says AI Offsets Middle East Fallout

The International Monetary Fund left its global growth forecast largely unchanged for this year, saying that the boom in artificial intelligence helped offset the fallout from conflict in the Middle East. Petya Koeva Brooks, Deputy Director of the IMF's Research Department, discusses the updated World Economic Outlook report on Bloomberg Open Interest. (Source: Bloomberg)

US strikes 10 targets in Iran, Tehran launches attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain: Latest escalation in West Asia war

The latest exchange of attacks risks escalating the conflict in West Asia once again, despite Iran and the United States reaching an interim agreement.

Escalating Middle East conflict could fuel global inflation, IMF warns

Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have warned about the growing threat of inflation to the global economy. According to the information, IMF analysts believe that a renewed escalation of conflict in the Middle East could fuel global inflation and disrupt international supply chains. The IMF has raised its inflation forecast for 2026 to...

UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Standard Chartered’s Global Research division has released new economic analysis forecasting an acceleration in UAE business activity during the third quarter of 2026, pointing to sustained strength in the country’s non-oil economy. According to the bank’s analysis, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index for June, published by SP Global, came in [] The post UAE business activity set to accelerate in Q3, says Standard Chartered appeared first on Middle East News 247.

IMF lowers global growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions

It excepts the world economy to grow by 3 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2025.

War in the Middle East is pushing global inflation higher, the IMF warns

The IMF now sees headline inflation climbing to 4.7 this year, up from 4.1 in 2025. AI investment has cushioned the blow of the conflict

The U.S.-Iran war just entered a new phase. Here’s what’s at stake.

This isn’t a return to full-scale war, but it isn’t peace either. The post The U.S.-Iran war just entered a new phase. Here’s what’s at stake. appeared first on MS NOW.

ECB flags high energy prices this summer and inflation above target through mid-2027

The outlook is set out in the European Central Bank’s economic bulletin. Rising prices are also spilling over into services and food. In the short term, investment is being held back, while defence spending is cushioning the effects of the war in Iran

IMF sees fiscal deficit higher than gov’t forecast

The IMF sees the fiscal deficit at 5.3 this year, not 4.9 as forecast in the state budget, and that Israel's debt-to-GDP ratio will jump from 70 to 74 within four years due to high defense spending.