Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
French economist
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The global outlook has abruptly darkened following the outbreak of war in the Middle East,
- IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas wrote in the reportChina Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202604…
Often that means renewables, so we’re likely to see a big push in that direction,
- said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economistPoliticopolitico.com/news/2026…
War in the Middle East has halted the positive global momentum,
- IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said on Tuesday,Newsweeknewsweek.com/map/shows…
Now, war in the Middle East has halted this momentum. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz and serious damage to critical energy facilities in the Middle East raised the prospect of a major energy crisis, should a durable solution not be found soon,
- Gourinchas saidTimetime.com/article/2026…
Price caps, subsidies and similar interventions are popular, but they distort prices,
- said GourinchasTimetime.com/article/2026…
The global outlook has abruptly darkened following the outbreak of war in the Middle East,
- Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, economic counsellor at the IMF, wrote in the fund’s latest World Economic Outlook report, published TuesdayCNNcnn.com/2026/04…
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Global economy: IMF warns war shocks, oil prices hit global growth outlook.
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/opinion/edito…They have built up a further $US1.7 trillion of foreign exchange reserves held by their central banks
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/business/the…Iran war oil: $50 billion crude loss hits global supply chain hard
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/middle…Hormuz crisis and economic strain show escalation is no longer sustainable
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/mena…The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/opinions/2026…The optimism may be tested by a batch of data likely to show stuttering business activity and growing price pressures, alongside a potentially bruising Congressional grilling for the Federal Reserve's prospective new chair
Reutersreuters.com/business/take…'Ripple effects of Iran war could lead to other conflicts,' UN development chief tells Euronews
Euronewseuronews.com/my/europe…The question of what comes next has dominated the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings in Washington this week
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…IMF Sees Iran War Driving African Nations to Seek Greater Help
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…IMF forecasts GCC growth at 2% in 2026; Saudi Arabia more resilient
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…War will drain the Gulf’s $6trn treasure chest
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…IMF forecasts GCC growth at 2% in 2026; Saudi Arabia more resilient
Reutersreuters.com/business/energy…‘Victor’ Iran drops $270 billion bombshell: Trump Arab allies fear massive war reparations demand
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/worl…More than 93 million people in Iran are living in the shadow of a war that could flare up again at any moment
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…World Bank chief economist warns of hunger risk from war in Iran
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Georgieva warns of continued supply shocks, tells countries to curb oil consumption
Reutersreuters.com/world/imf…Iran’s War Fallout: Hundreds Of Thousands Lose Jobs As Economy Crumbles
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Amid the roiling diplomacy to end further chaos in world markets caused by the Israeli-American attacks on Iran, Saudi Arabia dipped into its pockets with a $3 billion loan to Pakistan
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…IMF warns Iran War could lead to recession — even with quick end
The Hillthehill.com/opinion/lindseys…Online learning is winding down as schools prepare to reopen, nighttime missile alerts and overhead interceptions have eased and Dubai’s traffic jams are back
Reutersreuters.com/world/middle…UK chancellor Reeves renews criticism of Iran war
Financial Timesft.com/content/79425365…Political commentator Dan Hodges appeared on the programme just one day after the International Monetary Fund downgraded Britain's economic prospects more than any other G7 country
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/showbiz/tv…Crude oil surge may inflate India's import bill by over $70 billion
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/busin…The International Monetary Fund has produced some scenarios for what might happen when the war on Iran, and its impact on global energy supplies and prices, ends
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/business/…Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Trump's Iran war could plunge the world into a recession — and Britain looks particularly explosed
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…Don’t fuel war inflation: IMF warns Chalmers as recession risks grow
Brisbane Timesbrisbanetimes.com.au/politics/…Consumer confidence is plummeting in Australia, with the closely watched Westpac-Melbourne Institute sentiment index, released on Tuesday, recording its sharpest monthly decline since the onset of the pandemic
Guardiantheguardian.com/australia/news…Global economy to grind to a halt as chilling day 10-day 'meltdown' warning issued
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…IEA slashes forecast for oil demand over Strait of Hormuz closure
The Timesthetimes.com/business/economic…IMF warns of slowing economic growth, rising inflation amid Iran war
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…IMF cuts UK’s growth forecast by more than any other G7 nation
Financial Timesft.com/content/6f350603…IMF: Britain to suffer biggest economic shock in G7 from Iran energy crisis
The Telegraphtelegraph.co.uk/business/2026…Oil prices jumped back above $100 (£74) a barrel on Monday amid choppy trading in global markets after crunch weekend talks between the US and Iran ended in stalemate and as a US blockade on the strait of Hormuz began
Guardiantheguardian.com/business/2026…Australia's Fuel Crisis Deepens: Petrol Hits Record Highs as Hormuz Blockade Bites
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/australias/fuel…Top economist issued warning about Australia's future
Daily Maildailymail.co.uk/news/article…IMF Says Emerging Markets Show Surprising Resilience, But AI, Debt And Geopolitics Pose Risks
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/business/imf…The finance ministry's economic survey, a report on the state of the economy presented in parliament on Thursday, projected growth in a range of 6.8% to 7.2% for the next fiscal year, and raised the economy's medium-term potential to about 7% from 6.5%, citing reforms and public investment
Reutersreuters.com/world/india…Emerging markets make roaring start to 2026 as dollar slides
Financial Timesft.com/content/bba310b2…Wall Street Loses Ground as Trump Threatens European Tariffs, Global Markets Fall
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/wall/street…Stock Futures Sink After Trump Amps Up Greenland Rhetoric
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/livecoverage/greenland…IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/business/im…The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Saudi Arabia's economic growth in 2026 for the third year in a row
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/65…IMF flags risks of AI bubble to rising global growth outlook for 2026
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Just over three years after its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has reached 800 million active users
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/opinion…Banks and miners weigh on ASX; AMP names new boss
WAtodaywatoday.com.au/business/market…Donald Trump has threatened to escalate tariffs against the UK and other countries opposing US plans to acquire Greenland
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/busines…European industry hits out at Trump’s ‘ludicrous’ demands over Greenland
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Donald Trump has threatened to escalate tariffs against the UK and other countries opposing US plans to acquire Greenland
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/busines…