Annual meetings of global financial institutions are underway in Bangkok as the Middle East conflict drives energy shocks and global economic instability.

The entities involved

• World Bank →

  international financial institution

  • A program funded by the World Bank and the Togolese Government was formalized in Lomé.Mon 17:12
  • The World Bank announced support for agricultural initiatives as part of its partnership with Togo.Mon 17:12
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • IMF previously warned Cyprus regarding its fiscal policy, and Eni operates petrol stations in Italy.Mon 16:23
  • The International Monetary Fund is a key stakeholder in the economic recovery of Sri Lanka.Mon 15:10
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54

Related events

• Houthis attacks on Saudi energy facilities are driving inflation concerns and pressuring central banks (FED, ECB, BoJ) to raise interest rates.Sep 8
• Middle East war disrupted oil and gas supplies, leading to high fuel costs and inflation in Thailand.Sep 3
• The economic situation of Thailand is being impacted by the Middle East conflict, facing both intense competition and the benefits of regional improvements.Jun 30
• Christine Lagarde discusses how the war in the Middle East is driving energy price hikes, mentioning new military attacks and urging negotiations.Jul 31
• Conflict drives up global energy prices and costs due to events in the Middle East, specifically impacting the Hong Kong economy.Aug 26