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Qatar warns 'full-fledged' Iran war impact about to hit global economy

At an IMF discussion in Washington, Qatari Finance Minister Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari warned that the world will soon face huge economic ramifications resulting from the war with Iran.

Qatar's Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari speaks during a session in the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha on May 20, 2025.
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IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal

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Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says


IMF, World Bank members look at Gaza reconstruction, challenges ahead

The World Bank, UN and European Union had estimated in February that it would cost more than $50 billion to rebuild Gaza, and are finalizing a new interim estimate of $70 billion.

Palestinians pass by rubble, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, October 14, 2025.

Lebanon prepares plan to address losses from financial crash

Decades of profligate spending by the country's ruling elite sent the economy into a tailspin in late 2019, with depositors locked out of their accounts as debt-laden banks shut down.

A member of police walks near a burning tyre lit by demonstrators during a protest near Lebanon's Central Bank building in Beirut, Lebanon October 5, 2022.

Lebanese government to seek new IMF program, policy statement says

New Lebanese government to pursue IMF talks, restructure banks, and address economic collapse.

 Member of the Lebanese army stands at the entrance of Deir Mimas, Southern Lebanon, February 17, 2025

Despite concerns about Israel's financial standing, history proves optimistic - opinion

As Moody released its report on Israel, questions arise of whether the war will bolster or cripple the economy amidst halted investments, workforce disruptions, and increased defense spending

 FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a meeting of his Religious Zionist Party parliamentary faction, last week, in the Knesset. Will the war bring an economic boom like the Six Day War, or a bust like Yom Kippur? There are arguments supporting both sides, says the writer.

Prospects for Palestinian economy remain ‘bleak’ - IMF

In its latest report, the International Monetary Fund says the volatile political and security situation has created “an increasingly difficult environment”.

International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, US, April 20, 2018.

Turmoil continues to roil Pakistan as $3 billion IMF aid package is disbursed

Analysts believe that political and economic instability, as well as corruption and a lack of effective governance, are major obstacles to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.

International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, US, April 20, 2018.

IMF says suspension of Black Sea grain deal could raise grain prices 10-15%

The IMF on Tuesday forecast that global headline inflation would fall to 6.8% in 2023 from 8.7% in 2022, dropping to 5.2% in 2024, with core inflation declining more gradually to 6.0% in 2023.

The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, during an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul, Turkey August 3, 2022.

IMF increasingly worried about 'material' impact of climate change on economies

Gourinchas said emerging market economies also faced a "quite serious" risk of disruptions causes by any further financial market volatility, or an escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Lebanon economic crisis worsened by vested interests, IMF says

The IMF said delay had led to a decrease in the foreign currency deposits that could eventually be recovered when the banking sector is restructured.

 A member of the Lebanese army stands guard as Lebanon's parliament is set to convene in a bid to elect a head of state to fill the vacant presidency, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon June 14, 2023.

Lebanon set to be gray-listed by financial crime watchdog - sources

Being put on the FATF gray list could disrupt Lebanon's capital flows, with banks possibly exiting relationships with customers to reduce compliance costs.

 Demonstrators gather during a protest over the deteriorating economic situation, at Riad al-Solh square in Beirut, Lebanon March 22, 2023.