Mmastodon WorldWorld first seen 22 h ago, last 21 h ago, peak #2
IMF says Middle East and Central Asia economies to shrink in 2026
Original: Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says https://www. aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/
The International Monetary Fund forecasts the Middle East and Central Asia's economy will contract in 2026, citing ongoing wars. Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar are projected to face double-digit declines in output. The forecast points to a broad regional slowdown with oil producers among the hardest hit as conflict weighs on trade, investment and energy markets.
Why now: A new IMF outlook projecting regional economic contraction amid ongoing war is drawing fresh attention.
International Monetary FundIraqBahrainKuwaitQatar
Evidence
- Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says https://www. aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/ 13/middle-east-and-central-asias-economy-to-shrink-in-2026-amid-war-imf-says?traffic_source=rss Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 2
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/2080633