War Pushes IMF to Cut Growth and Raise Inflation Outlook

The International Monetary Fund cut global growth forecasts.

To 3.1% in 2026.

A decrease of 0.2 percentage points.

Due to regional war impacts.

Especially tensions linked to Iran.

Meanwhile, it raised inflation outlook.

To 4.4% for this year.

And 3.7% in 2027.

Amid ongoing economic pressures.

Higher energy costs.

And global market volatility.

Driven by geopolitical risks.