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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.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
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.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 8, 2026
IMF: Global Economy Stands at Crossroads Between Iran War Risks, Technology Boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a critical turning point between the negative effects of geopolitical conflicts and the growth opportunities created by rapid technological advances.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 9, 2026
EFG: An International Developed Market Growth Portfolio That Also Shuns Canada
EFG: An International Developed Market Growth Portfolio That Also Shuns Canada
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister
The vector of economic development is increasingly shifting toward the East and the BRICS nations, Nenad Popovic noted
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
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...
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
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.
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Related coverage for "IMF lowers global growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions": Utusan Malaysia — IMF semak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi global 2026 susulan krisis Asia Barat. Sada Elbalad — IMF: Global Economy Stands at Crossroads Between Iran War Risks, Technology Boom. Seeking Alpha — EFG: An International Developed Market Growth Portfolio That Also Shuns Canada. TASS — Serbia possesses great potential for cooperation with BRICS countries — minister. South China Morning Post — IMF sees world economy growing just 3% this year amid Iran war. KSAT San Antonio — World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks