International Monetary Fund: Middle East War Will Lead to Slower Economic Growth and Rising Inflation

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-04-08T17:50:03+00:00

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the Middle East war will further worsen inflation and lead to a slowdown in global economic growth, and that the potential impact may expand further. The IMF has received financing requests from several countries and will increase its lending projects to meet the demand.

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2026-04-08 17:50:03

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△ IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (file photo)

A reporter with China Central Television (CCTV) learned on the 6th local time that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and a slowdown in global economic growth.

Georgieva said that if there were no war, expectations for economic growth might be adjusted upward slightly. But now, all indications show that prices are rising and economic growth is slowing. If the war continues, the impact on inflation and economic growth will be greater. She said the IMF has received requests from some countries for financing assistance, and the organization can expand certain existing loan programs to meet those countries’ needs.

The IMF plans to release new World Economic Outlook projections next week. (CCTV reporter Zhao Miao)

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