IMF warns Middle East turmoil could spark global price surge and slower growth
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The IMF warned that a protracted conflict in the Middle East threatening oil, gas and fertiliser flows could push energy and food costs higher, dampening global growth and straining households, with outcomes depending on how long the fighting lasts, how far it spreads, and the damage to infrastructure and supply chains.
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- How the Iran War Has Rippled Across the World The New York Times
- Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says Reuters
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