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Kristalina Georgieva reported no immediate global slowdown from the Middle East conflict but flagged high risks.

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF chief
What
Kristalina Georgieva reported no immediate global slowdown from the Middle East conflict but flagged high risks.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:01:12 GMT · 3h 5m ago
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Why
The global economy is weathering shockwaves from the Middle East conflict, though significant risks remain.
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Despite resilience, lingering tensions and potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict, specifically concerning energy supply after the U.S.-Iran accord, could jeopardize global growth prospects. Some regions, notably in Africa and the Gulf, face harsher economic impacts due to high oil prices.

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  1. Economics3h 5m ago
    Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy is weathering the shock of the war in the Middle East with no signs yet of a global slowdown, but risks remain high.
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    The world economy is weathering the shock of the war in the Middle East with no signs yet of a global slowdown, but risks remain high.
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    International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva stated that the world economy is weathering the shock of the war in the Middle East with no signs yet of a global slowdown, but risks remain high.
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    Kristalina Georgieva reported no immediate global slowdown from the Middle East conflict but flagged high risks.
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    Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF chief, reported no immediate global slowdown from the Middle East conflict but flagged high risks.
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    The global economy appears resilient against the shockwaves from the Middle East conflict despite significant risks, according to International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva.
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  7. Economics5h 3m ago
    Kristalina Georgieva said Monday that the world economy is so far weathering the shock of the war in the Middle East despite a surge in commodity prices, higher inflation and strains in financial conditions, with no signs yet of a global slowdown.
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