Situation in the Middle East will boost inflation, according to the IMF

Published at: 05/05/2026 02:14 PM

The director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, warned of the negative repercussions that the persistence of the war in the Middle East generates on global finance. The official said that the agency foresees a complex scenario characterized by uncertainty and instability in international markets.

Georgieva explained that the current situation has a direct impact on prices, which creates constant pressure on the cost of living. In his statements, he warned that an increase in inflation is foreseeable and that inflationary expectations could begin to unanchor, making monetary control difficult.

The multilateral body maintains constant monitoring of the evolution of hostilities and their effect on energy supply chains.

The IMF reiterated that the spread of geopolitical tensions represents a latent risk that weakens growth projections for the world economy in the short term.

The agency announced the need for countries to maintain prudent fiscal policies to face current volatility. The institution stressed that international cooperation will be essential to mitigate the collateral effects of the crisis and protect the stability of emerging markets against external fluctuations.

Mazo News Team