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World Bank warns Middle East conflict escalation could cut 2026 global growth to 1.3%

World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill projects that a prolonged US-Iran conflict could trigger global stagflation, characterized by 4.5% inflation and a significant growth deceleration. The assessment indicates that the institution's worst-case scenario, involving a conflict duration exceeding six months, is currently manifesting.

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World Bank Projects Global Economic Contraction Amid US-Iran Conflict Escalation

The World Bank confirms that a prolonged US-Iran kinetic conflict, particularly one exceeding six months, could reduce global growth to 1.3% by 2026 and increase inflation to 4.5%. This scenario, initially a hypothetical stress test, is now assessed by the World Bank's Chief Economist as manifesting, indicating a significant deterioration in global economic stability. The primary uncertainty remains the duration and intensity of any potential conflict.

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