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The Week Ahead (April 13-19): IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings Begin

Washington hosts global finance leaders while Hong Kong, Hainan and Guangzhou spotlight trade, tech and markets in a pivotal week

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Fuel shortages likely ‘for some time’ and economic growth downgraded due to Iran war, IMF warns

IMF director warns of lasting economic damage around the world – even if the fragile ceasefire holds

The Independent UK

'No return to normal': IMF warns of lasting economic damage from Iran war

The IMF is cutting its global growth forecast, preparing €42.9bn in emergency aid and warning that 45 million people face food insecurity.

Euronews

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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday

The Independent UK

Why the Food Crisis Is Only Postponed — Not Canceled — Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

The recent ceasefire offers a deceptive sense of security, as the long-term degradation of regional gas infrastructure remains a critical catalyst for a global food crisis.

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Head of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached

Kristalina Georgieva says even ‘most hopeful scenario’ will lead to growth downgrade and cause permanent hit to living standards

The Guardian - UK

Global Recession Risk Lingers Despite Ceasefire‑Driven Market Calm

Analysts and international economic institutions are warning that the possibility of a global recession remains significant even as markets react positively to ceasefire news.

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Hedge fund borrowing exposes emerging markets to greater Iran war risk, says IMF

Analysis shows developing economies more likely to experience higher interest rates and currency shocks

The Guardian - UK

Oil and gas crisis from Iran war worse than 1973, 1979 and 2022 together, says IEA

Oil prices swing and stock markets tense on approach to Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Oil back above $110 in volatile markets as Trump deadline looms for Iran to reopen strait – as it happened

IMF head warns Middle East war will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth while IEA director says oil and gas crisis ‘more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2022 together’

The Guardian - UK

3 new to Netflix movies in April 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Netflix is adding plenty of movies to its library in April 2026, and I've picked out the new additions that scored highest on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tom’s Guide

Ministers deny decision has been taken over North Sea gas field project amid spiralling prices

The government insisted no decision has been taken on the project, despite oil prices having soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Public holidays: How much does a day off cost in Europe?

Europe takes double-digit public holidays a year on average — but as Denmark showed when it axed one to fund its military, every day off has a price tag.

Euronews

Iran war: what African countries can do to get through the crisis and emerge in a better place

By Easter 2026 it was still not clear when – or how – the war initiated by Israel and the US against Iran would end. But what was already clear was that it would harm Africa in a number of ways.

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International Business Times UK

Karoline Leavitt Faces Intense Scrutiny After Suggesting Foreign Leaders 'Were Killed' Over US Negotiation Disputes

Explore the controversial remarks by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on the consequences faced by Iranian leaders amid Operation Epic Fury. Discover the implications of her statements on US-Iran relations and the ongoing military campaign.

The Independent UK

Why the IMF thinks the UK economy is facing a major shock

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The Independent UK

Britain faces one of the largest shocks from Iran war energy crisis, warns IMF

Oil prices have soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

IMF warns Middle East conflict will lead to higher prices and slower global growth

Washington-based fund says rising energy and food costs will hit economies worldwide and could leave lasting scars

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‘All roads’ from Iran war lead to higher prices and slower growth, warns IMF

The international financial institution said it was stepping up support, especially to the most vulnerable economies.

The Independent UK

IMF reaches staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2bn for Pakistan

IMF urges Islamabad's policymakers to keep monetary policy tight amid war in Iran

The Guardian - US

Trump’s war in Iran exposes US’s shift from a global guardian to an arbiter of chaos

The US is recklessly spreading economic havoc among global friends and foes while suffering little harm itself

Fortune

Iran, the $39 trillion national debt and dedollarization: How Trump exposed America's Achilles Heel in Hormuz

With the national debt at $39 trillion and dollar dominance already at a 30-year low, the petrodollar system is more visible—and threatened—than ever.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: EU president von der Leyen vows to pay loan to Kyiv despite block by Hungary

90bn euro loan has been held up by resistance from Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán; US and Ukrainian negotiators to meet on Saturday.

The Conversation

Climate finance has failed Africa twice over – how to fix it

The effects of climate change are no longer a future risk for Africa. They are a present crisis.

The Conversation

Senegal’s crisis: why debt restructuring may be the least bad option

Senegal is facing a serious debt crisis. The IMF estimated the country’s debt at 132% of GDP at the end of 2024. Debt servicing costs are projected at 5.5 trillion CFA francs (about $9.1 billion) this year, eating up a growing share of tax revenue.

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