IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher - Reuters
IMF's Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher Reuters
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"The Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
"We are seeing resilience tested again by the new conflict in the Middle East."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
"My advice to policymakers in this new global environment is think of the unthinkable and prepare for it."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
"if the conflict were protracted, this would have clear and obvious potential to affect market sentiment, growth and inflation."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
"If the new conflict proves prolonged, it has clear and obvious potential to affect market sentiment, growth and inflation, placing new demands on policymakers."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
"You have control over your domestic policies."
— Kristalina Georgieva , Executive
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva cautioned that a 10% increase in oil prices, if sustained, could raise global inflation by 40 basis points.
Kristalina Georgieva expressed concerns that prolonged Middle East tensions could lead to higher global inflation due to sustained oil price increases.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the risk of increased global inflation due to the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the Middle East conflict could lead to higher global inflation, urging policymakers to prepare for unforeseen challenges.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasized the need for policymakers to prepare for unexpected challenges arising from the Middle East conflict.
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