The International Monetary Fund forecasted Thursday that Middle East and North Africa economic output will contract 1.3% in 2026 due to disruptions from regional conflict affecting energy production, shipping, tourism and trade, before rebounding to 6.6% growth in 2027. Oil-exporting economies faced steeper declines from energy and shipping disruptions, while oil importers proved more resilient, the IMF said.
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