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IMF Warns: War, AI Hype, Trade Wars Threaten Global Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified three major risks threatening the global economy in 2026: escalating conflict in the Middle East, the uncertain economic impact of Artificial Intelligence, and a potential return to global trade wars. The IMF warns that these factors could lead to energy price spikes, supply chain disruptions, stock market declines, and increased inflation.