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.

How this affects you

Despite a U.S.-Iranian agreement to end a war that began in late February, an intensification of the conflict and ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East pose a clear risk to global economic growth, which could disrupt energy and food markets worldwide. Energy-importing emerging market economies are experiencing significant price increases and financial pressures.