July 22, 2026 4:08 PM
Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says
Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran could reignite inflation, drive interest rates higher and knock global growth back to as low as 1.3%, down from 2.9% last year, World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill told Reuters. Gill, wh...




