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Pakistan Braces for Double-Digit Inflation After Gulf Conflict Sends Oil Prices Surging

A record fuel-price hike tied to Middle East turmoil threatens to end Pakistan’s low-inflation streak, squeezing households and testing IMF-backed reforms.

#pakistan, #inflation, #oilprices, #imf, #middleeast

IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast on AI investment, warns of debt and market risks

The IMF nudged its 2026 global growth forecast up to 3.3% on AI-driven investment, but warns high debt, frothy markets and aid cuts leave economies fragile.

#imf, #globaleconomy, #ai, #debt, #trade

Pakistan Central Bank Halts Rate Cuts as Middle East War Sends Oil Prices Surging

Pakistan’s central bank held its key rate at 10.5% as a Middle East conflict disrupts shipping and lifts oil prices, reviving inflation fears.

#pakistan, #interestrates, #inflation, #oilprices, #imf

IMF Hails U.S. Growth but Warns Deficits Put Debt on ‘Stability Risk’ Path

IMF says U.S. growth is strong and inflation easing, but warns deficits of 7%–8% of GDP could push debt to 140% by 2031.

#imf, #usdebt, #deficit, #inflation, #tariffs

IMF lifts global growth outlook as AI boom offsets trade and debt risks

IMF nudges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3%, citing AI-led investment, but warns of tariff uncertainty, market bubbles and record debt.

#imf, #globaleconomy, #artificialintelligence, #trade, #debt