The four institutions said the global economy remained broadly resilient after the Middle East war shock, but higher energy and fertilizer prices continue to threaten inflation, jobs and vulnerable economies.
The IMF kept its global growth outlook broadly unchanged, but warned that the Middle East war, stalled disinflation and financial-market repricing threaten the recovery.
The IMF said the UAE economy remained resilient during the Middle East conflict, while tighter liquidity, slower private-sector credit growth and moderating real-estate activity emerged as pressure points.
The IMF projects approximately 3% global growth in 2026, with war-related energy disruption weighing on activity while artificial-intelligence investment provides a partial counterforce.
The leaders of four major economic institutions say the Middle East conflict is producing uneven effects on energy supplies, food security, commodities and economic activity.
The IMF kept its global growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 unchanged, but warned that energy shocks, stalled disinflation and financial repricing are widening differences between economies.
The International Monetary Fund kept its global growth forecast at 3.0% for 2026 and 3.4% for 2027, while warning that the Middle East war, energy exposure and renewed financial repricing are making the outlook more uneven.
The IMF kept its global growth projections steady but raised its inflation outlook, warning that energy, trade and financial risks remain unevenly distributed.
Zambia votes Aug. 13 as voters weigh jobs, prices and electricity while investors watch copper policy, debt discipline and ties with global partners.
Barbados reported higher reserves, a lower debt ratio and improved bank loan quality in a July review, while an IMF backstop remains precautionary.
