IMF member countries have called for greater support for nations facing short-term financing pressures from wars and high energy prices. Following a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, the International Monetary and Financial Committee chair said economic risks remain tilted to the downside while advanced intelligence technologies offer investment and trade gains alongside potential risks. #IMF# #GlobalEconomy# #EnergyPrices# #EconomicRisks# #PakistanTV#

IMF Pledges Support as Iraq Seeks Emergency Financial Assistance Iraq has approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new financial program as the US-Israel war with Iran disrupts oil exports and squeezes government revenue. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva pledged “firm” support, including financing and policy assistance, though the size and terms of the program remain undecided. The IMF forecasts Iraq’s economy will contract 16% in 2026 before rebounding 19% in 2027. The crisis has also prompted Iraq to devalue its currency by 13% against the dollar as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz hit oil shipments. The IMF is simultaneously advancing discussions on potential support for Lebanon, highlighting mounting economic pressures across the Middle East.

IMF WARNS AI BUBBLE BURST COULD HIT GLOBAL ECONOMY The IMF warns that an AI investment bust could reduce global economic growth by up to 1.3 percentage points in 2028, according to a downside scenario, not its baseline forecast. U.S. AI infrastructure spending could exceed $10 trillion through 2032, while Asian economies increasingly depend on AI-driven exports. The key risk: If AI profits and productivity fail to meet expectations, falling investment could trigger a global stock selloff and economic slowdown.