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IMF Cuts Growth Forecast Amid Iran War

Updated 2026-07-09 03:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3 percent, citing the impact of the ongoing Iran war. The energy shock from the conflict is partially offset by increased AI demand.

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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.

2026-07-09 02:58 UTC