World
The International Monetary Fund forecasts a 1.3% contraction for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan in 2026
WHAT TO KNOW
LBCI: The International Monetary Fund expects a sharp decline in economic output in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan this year because of the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, followed by a recovery to record growth of 6.6 percent in 2027, while warning that any further disruptions in…
Machine translation of an attributed source excerpt. Consult the original report to verify details. Translated from original reporting in another language.
