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IMF Chief Warns of 'Tough Times' if Oil Prices Stay High
Georgieva said oil disruptions could push global support needs to $50 billion as inflation risks spread into food prices.
- On Wednesday, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned global growth could slow to 3.1% this year due to energy disruptions from the war in Iran, with inflation risks threatening food prices.
- The fund lowered economic outlooks for the UAE and Saudi Arabia by 1.9% and 1.4% respectively, as energy price surges squeeze vulnerable economies and 20% of oil and gas remains missing from the global economy.
- World Bank chief Ajay Banga said the institution could provide up to $100 billion for affected countries, while Georgieva expects near-term demand for financial support to range from $20 billion to $50 billion, surpassing funding provided during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Separately, Israel and Lebanon agreed to direct negotiations in Washington, which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed as a "historic opportunity" for peace, while the IMF discusses fast-track financial assistance for Lebanon.
- Georgieva cautioned that untargeted measures could prolong the pain of high prices and urged countries to brace for "tough times ahead" if the conflict persists, though a "rapid recovery" remains possible if hostilities end within two weeks.
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IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay high
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices.
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