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The U.S.-Iran war dealt a big blow to the global economy. The IMF tells us how bad it could get.

April 14, 2026·MarketWatch Top StoriesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pose significant risks to GCC economies through potential crude oil price volatility and regional supply chain disruptions, with IMF warnings suggesting broader global growth headwinds could impact export-dependent Gulf markets. For GCC investors, this underscores the importance of portfolio diversification beyond hydrocarbon-linked assets and heightened monitoring of energy price forecasts that directly influence fiscal revenues and currency stability. Regional geopolitical risk premiums may also create both equity valuation pressures and selective opportunities in defensive sectors and energy hedging strategies.

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