A World Bank document shows 27 countries are seeking crisis financing access amid the Middle East conflict, with up to $25B in rapid support potentially available.

By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding…

An analyst says countries are more willing to seek the World Bank’s help than from the IMF due to the IMF’s austerity conditions.