The U.S.-Iran war dealt a big blow to the global economy. The IMF tells us how bad it could get.

A global watchdog warns that the U.S. and global economies could slow if the Iran war drags on without a peace deal or worsens. The article frames the conflict as a macro headwind to a year that had otherwise been poised for acceleration. The risk is broad-based and market-wide, given potential spillovers into growth, inflation, and risk sentiment.

Analysis

A global watchdog warns that the U.S. and global economies could slow if the Iran war drags on without a peace deal or worsens. The article frames the conflict as a macro headwind to a year that had otherwise been poised for acceleration. The risk is broad-based and market-wide, given potential spillovers into growth, inflation, and risk sentiment.