IMF Raises 2026 Global Inflation Forecast Due to Middle East Conflict and Energy Prices

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Published: 2026-07-13
Category: finance
Source: International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, maintaining its global growth projection at 3.0% for 2026 but revising headline inflation upward to 4.7%. This increase is primarily attributed to the effects of the Middle East conflict on energy and food prices, indicating a stall in the disinflation trend observed since early 2024.

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