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IMF cuts Middle East growth forecast to 0.7% after Hormuz closure

July 8, 2026·thenationalnews.comEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The Strait of Hormuz closure represents a structural shock to Gulf economies given that roughly one-third of globally traded seaborne oil transits the waterway, directly affecting export revenues, fiscal balances, and currency stability in oil-dependent GCC states. Historically, supply disruptions in the strait have triggered upstream volatility in energy prices, currency depreciation pressures in non-oil sectors, and cross-border capital flows as regional investors reassess macroeconomic risk. The IMF's downward revision reflects both the immediate trade impact and the broader transmission mechanism through which energy-sector shocks ripple into inflation, import costs, and foreign exchange reserves across the region.

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