IMF/World Bank Meetings in Bangkok Shadowed by Middle East War, Energy Shock, High Debt

Global economic authorities convene in Bangkok for IMF/World Bank annual meetings amid an expanding Middle East conflict, the largest energy supply shock on record, and rising interest rates. The war, now in its eighth month, and its inflationary impact will dominate discussions, posing significant risks to already slowing global growth. High debt levels add to the fragility, with the meetings expected to focus on policy coordination to mitigate these compounding threats.