World Bank & IMF Slash 2026 Growth Forecasts Citing Middle-East Conflict

World Bank warns the 2020s are becoming a 'lost decade' for the global economy — 'barring a miracle'

Global growth is now projected to slow to just 2.5% in 2026, the weakest pace outside of outright recession in nearly 20 years.

World Bank & IMF slash 2026 growth forecasts citing Middle-East conflict

The World Bank and IMF have each slashed key growth forecasts for 2026, warning that the conflict in the Middle East is weighing on the global economy, as rising energy prices and heightened market uncertainty threaten growth.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.: The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, warning that a prolonged disruption to energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East could trigger a much sharper slowdown and increased financial market stress. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report released June 11, the World Bank forecast global … The post World Bank warns conflict could sharply slow global growth appeared first on NewsTmes.com.n…

World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5% as Middle East conflict triggers energy shock

New DelhI : The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5 per cent, warning that the conflict in the Middle East has triggered a fresh shock to the global economy by disrupting energy markets, fuelling inflation and weakening growth prospects across much of the world. In its latest ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report released in June 2026, the World Bank said, “The global economy is facing another major shock. The conflict…

World Bank warns Middle East conflict could slow global growth to 2.5% in 2026

The World Bank has warned that a potential conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could significantly weaken the global economy, cutting growth in 2026 to 2.5%, the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Bank has warned that a potential conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could significantly weaken the global economy, cutting growth in 2026 to 2.5%, the lowest level since the COV…