Middle East conflicts slow growth, fuel inflation and heighten global uncertainty

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economic growth and

The UN has lowered its global growth forecast to 2.5% for 2026, warning that Middle East tensions are fueling inflation, disrupting supply chains, and weighing on economic…

Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth.

The United Nations has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5 percent from an estimated 3 percent last year, citing rising energy costs and weaker trade linked to the…

As the Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and clouds outlooks, the UN warns the world economy faces one of its weakest years since the 2008 financial crisis — with Europe…

Middle East conflicts slow growth, fuel inflation and heighten global uncertainty