IMF cuts growth forecasts for Asia's emerging economies, blames Iran war

Global economic growth projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 from 3.4% in 2025

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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said this week that the fund would have upgraded its forecast for the global economy if not for the war in the Middle East. © Reuters

TOKYO -- The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its growth forecasts for Asia's emerging economies this year and said it would have revised its global growth forecasts upward if not for the Iran war.

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