Map Shows Countries Taking Biggest Hit from Iran War
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global economic growth forecast due to the conflict in Iran, citing supply disruptions and rising inflation. The IMF warns that a severe scenario could lead to global growth slumping to 2% and inflation rising to 6%.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecast downward due to the conflict in Iran. The organization now expects the global economy to grow by 3.1% in 2026, down from its previous forecast of 3.4%. Supply disruptions caused by the war have driven oil prices to multiyear highs and accelerated inflation globally. The US economy is expected to grow by 2.3% this year, down 0.1% from the January outlook. The UK has been hit the hardest among G7 nations, with its growth forecast slashed by 0.5 percentage points to 0.8% for 2026. Saudi Arabia's 2026 forecast was cut by 1.4% to 3.1%, while China and Canada are expected to take a 0.1% hit to economic growth this year. The IMF highlighted potential headwinds that could complicate the world economy's prospects, including a longer or broader conflict and worsening geopolitical fragmentation.
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