The War on Growth: How Iran's Conflict and AI's Boost are Redefining Global Economics The International Monetary Fund's latest forecast is a stark reminder that global growth has become increasingly fragmented.
The ongoing conflict in Iran has sent shockwaves through the world economy, with no country immune to its far reaching consequences. The IMF downgraded its 2026 growth forecast from 3.
5% to 3%, reflecting a broader trend: a widening gap between economies insulated from the conflict and those that are not.