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IMF Warns of Stagflation Risks as Middle East Conflict Tests Global Growth

My News2026-04-1503 mins

IMF and World Bank diverge on 2026 growth projections as Middle East tensions push oil prices toward $100/barrel, testing global economic resilience.

Middle East Crisis Threatens 2026 Global Growth as IMF Cuts Forecast

My News2026-04-1503 mins

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as Middle East tensions disrupt energy markets and trade flows through Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East Tensions Threaten Asia-Pacific Growth, ADB Warns

My News2026-04-1002 mins

ADB warns prolonged Middle East conflict could cut Asia-Pacific growth to 4.7% in 2026, with inflation potentially doubling amid energy market disruptions.

Fragile US-Iran Truce Fails to Address Core Conflicts in Middle East

My News2026-04-0903 mins

A fragile US-Iran ceasefire pauses hostilities but leaves core conflicts unresolved, with Israel’s Lebanon strikes revealing the truce’s limitations. Market impacts remain volatile.

Iran-US Ceasefire Tested as Costs Mount for Washington

My News2026-04-0903 mins

Washington grapples with $45B war costs and alliance strains as Iran ceasefire holds uncertainly. Global energy markets face continued turbulence in 2026.

China

China Advocates Diplomacy to De-escalate Iran Conflict

My News2026-04-0703 mins

China reaffirms its balanced approach to the Iran conflict, emphasizing dialogue and a five-point peace initiative amid rising global concerns over energy security.

US-Iran Tensions Ease Temporarily as Islamabad Talks Loom

My News2026-04-0703 mins

US and Iran agree to temporary ceasefire through Pakistani mediation, with crucial negotiations set for April 10 in Islamabad amid ongoing regional volatility.

Trump Touts Iran Rescue Mission Amid Growing Public Opposition to Conflict

My News2026-04-0702 mins

US President Trump highlights a high-stakes rescue operation in Iran as domestic opposition to the conflict grows, with implications for global energy markets and regional stability.

Trump Warns of Swift Military Action Against Iran, Urges Diplomacy

My News2026-04-0703 mins

US President Trump reiterates military capabilities against Iran but emphasizes diplomatic solutions, impacting regional stability and global energy markets.

Middle East Tensions Trigger Global Supply Chain Crisis

My News2026-04-0602 mins

U.S.-Iran tensions in 2026 disrupt global supply chains through Strait of Hormuz blockade, triggering energy price surges and manufacturing bottlenecks across key industries.

US-Iran Tensions Ripple Through Global Markets: Economic Costs Mount in 2026

My News2026-04-0302 mins

Rising US-Iran tensions disrupt global energy markets and supply chains, with analysts warning of prolonged inflation and shifting trade patterns across Asia in 2026.

Iran Conflict Fuels Global Energy Market Turmoil, Prices Swing Sharply

My News2026-04-0102 mins

Oil prices swing sharply as Iran conflict disrupts 20 million barrels/day of energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering global economic concerns.

Trump Escalates Iran Rhetoric Amid Claims of Diplomatic Progress

My News2026-03-3102 mins

Trump issues new Iran threats while claiming diplomatic progress, as Western allies prepare contingency plans amid energy market uncertainties.

Iran Tensions Fuel Record Gas Prices in California

My News2026-03-3103 mins

California gas prices near $6 per gallon amid Iran tensions and regulatory challenges, impacting residents and businesses.

Iran Tensions Escalate as Strikes Enter 32nd Day: Key Updates

My News2026-03-3002 mins

Ongoing US-Israel strikes against Iran enter day 32, with critical infrastructure damage and diplomatic stalemate raising regional risks.

Iran Conflict Fuels Global Energy Crisis Ahead of OPEC+ Meeting

My News2026-03-3002 mins

Ongoing Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets ahead of critical OPEC+ meeting, driving inflation and supply chain instability across Asia and Europe.

Iran Proposes Navigation Fees for Strait of Hormuz Passage

My News2026-03-3002 mins

Iran’s parliament approves plan to charge ships for Strait of Hormuz passage, citing security and service costs. Global trade implications under scrutiny.