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IMF Lowers 2026 Growth Forecast to 3% but Eases Recession Warnings Over Middle East Conflict

The IMF lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3% but eased recession fears by citing strong energy market resilience amid Middle East tensions.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

IMF Warns of Diminishing Global Buffers Against Strait of Hormuz Oil Disruptions

The IMF warns that global economies are unprepared for oil supply shocks as rising US-Iran tensions threaten the vital Strait of Hormuz trade route.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 19, 2026

Economy

IMF Adjusts Global Growth Forecast Amidst Geopolitical Volatility and AI Integration

Global Economic Outlook ShiftThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced a downward revision to its 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, citing persistent geopolitical instability and rising inflationary pressures. Despite these…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Economy

The Long-Term Economic Shadow of the West Asia Conflict

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other leading global financial institutions warned this week that the ongoing conflict in West Asia poses a persistent threat to the stability of the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 9, 2026

Economy

Silvana Tenreyro Appointed as IMF Chief Economist

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially appointed economist Silvana Tenreyro as its new chief economist, effective August 10. As a prominent academic and policy advisor, Tenreyro will transition from…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 8, 2026