Global Economic Risks Dominate IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Energy Crisis

Financial officials are convening in Bangkok for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, with discussions heavily influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs, and increasing public debt. The ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, now in its eighth month, has led to the largest disruption to global energy supplies on record, making its financial repercussions a central focus for policymakers.