Renewed Middle East conflict will buffet world economy, IMF warns
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-07-08 23:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Africa
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Defence, Middle East, Africa, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, Elections, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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BRUSSELS — Renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East would hurt growth and stoke inflation, the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday, as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. threatens to fall apart after fresh military strikes on both sides.
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