Global EconomyOctober 15 at 12:49 AM

IMF official says Middle East forecast assumes oil prices are to remain higher and sees return to normal trade and shipping in the first quarter 2027, while IMF official says all risks are tilting to the downside

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The headline reports higher oil prices assumed in the IMF Middle East forecast, anticipated trade and shipping normalization in Q1 2027, and downside-tilting risks.

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IMF official says Middle East forecast assumes oil prices are to remain higher and sees return to normal trade and shipping in the first quarter 2027, while IMF official says all risks are tilting to the downside

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