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2026. That is below an earlier forecast of 3.3%. It also left its prediction for global growth next year unchanged at 3.2%. Of the world's advanced economies, the IMF
IMF) [cut its growth forecasts for 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) based on the impact of the war and said any further escalation in the conflict could trigger a global
IMF) [cut its growth forecasts for 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) based on the impact of the war and said any further escalation in the conflict could trigger a global
global recession, adding that net energy importers and developing nations would face the biggest hit. That included the US, with the IMF having lowered its 2026 growth forecast
global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy
global recession: The International Monetary Fund has warned that a further escalation in the war on Iran and a continued disruption to oil markets could push the world to the brink of recession. - **IMF cuts
global economic backdrop will pour cold water on companies’ investment plans.” Last week a report from the International Monetary Fund showed the UK [faced the biggest growth downgrade](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) among the G7 group
IMF’s economic counsellor, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, noted that its weak forecasts for 2026 were partly because of a “shadow effect of that growth” influencing the performance. It is a view Reeves does not recognise
IMF) has upgraded its forecast for the UK's growth this year, but warned the Iran war and "domestic uncertainty" could hit the economy. The growth estimate has been upgraded to 1% from
global economy. When the Labour government took power in July 2024, it said growth was its top priority. Across 2025 as a whole, UK GDP was estimated to have increased by 1.4%, up from
2026. After [sounding the alarm last month](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices#:~:text=In%20its%20half%2Dyearly%20update,by%20the%20middle%20of%202026.) that Britain would suffer the heaviest economic blow from the Iran war, it increased its forecasts for growth of 0.8% to 1% to reflect
global markets](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/18/oil-prices-rise-bonds-iran-war-peace-talks-inflation-trump-crude-gilts-starmer), investors fear his successor as prime minister would add to borrowing. Earlier this week the [International Monetary Fund](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/18/imf-uk-borrowing-keir-starmer-rachel-reeves-andy-burnham) urged Britain to “stay the course” on the chancellor
IMF cut its estimate for U.K. growth this year to 0.8%, down from the 1.3% prediction made in January. The U.K. [imports](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6889eaa276f68cc8414d5b54/DUKES_2025_Chapter_1.pdf) the majority of its oil and gas from abroad