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2026-04-07 03:17:05
[International Monetary Fund: Middle East Wars Will Cause Slower Economic Growth and Increased Inflation] International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that the wars in the Middle East will cause increased inflation and a slowdown in global economic growth. Georgieva indicated that without the war, economic growth forecasts might have been slightly revised upwards. However, currently, all signs point to rising prices and slowing economic growth. If the wars continue, the impact on inflation and economic growth will be even more severe. She also mentioned that the IMF has received requests for financing assistance from some countries, and the organization can increase some of its existing lending programs to meet these countries' needs. The IMF plans to release new world economic forecasts next week.
