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IMF Statement on the Middle East
March 3, 2026
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IMF Communications Department
MEDIA RELATIONS
PRESS OFFICER:
Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
Press Release No. 26/068
Washington, DC: The International Monetary Fund today issued the following statement:
We are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East. So far, we have observed disruptions to trade and economic activity, surges in energy prices, and volatility in financial markets.
The situation remains highly fluid and adds to an already uncertain global economic environment. It is too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy. That impact will depend on the extent and duration of the conflict.
We will provide a comprehensive assessment in our April World Economic Outlook.
