The global economy will suffer this year from the consequences of the war in the Middle East, according to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with overall growth expected to be limited to 3.1 percent, down from the previously projected 3.4 percent. SOUNDBITE Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD N.B.: AFP’s services and content are for professional use only