IMF Warns of “Unthinkable” Global Shock as Middle East War Sparks Energy Crisis
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The International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) has urged governments to prepare for potentially unprecedented economic challenges as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that prolonged hostilities could disrupt markets, slow economic growth, and intensify inflation, creating new pressures on policymakers worldwide. Speaking at a symposium in Tokyo, Georgieva stressed that the crisis may generate unexpected shocks even after hostilities end, calling
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