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IMF projects Middle East and Central Asia economy to shrink in 2026

The IMF forecasts regional economic contraction in 2026 due to the fallout from the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

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• IMF slashes Middle East growth outlook due to war disruptions Middle East Eye · tier C · clear net · 2026-10-13 06:22 UTC
• IMF projects Middle East and Central Asia economy to shrink in 2026 Al Jazeera · tier B · clear net · 2026-10-13 05:59 UTC

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