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May 5, 2026
IMF’s Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that inflation is already picking up and the global economy could face a “much worse outcome” if the war in the Middle East drags into 2027 and oil prices hit about $125 a barrel, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
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May 5, 2026
Japanese Yen steadies on Middle East tensions, intervention caution
The USD/JPY pair holds steady around 157.25 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The latest developments in the Middle East send oil prices higher, sparking further fears of instability in the region.
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