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War in the Middle East is pushing global inflation higher, the IMF warns
The IMF warns that the war in the Middle East is increasing global inflation. The IMF now projects headline inflation to reach 4.7% this year, up from 4.1% in 2025, with AI investment helping to mitigate the impact.
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