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Middle East and Central Asia’s Economy to Shrink in 2026 Amid War, IMF Says
The International Monetary Fund forecasts a 0.3 percent contraction in the Middle East and Central Asia region's GDP for 2026, citing the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Admin · Oct 13, 2026 · 1 min read