War and energy shock dominate the agenda of recent meetings involving the IMF.

The entities involved

• Middle East →

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

  • Suntory Global Spirits manages travel retail for Bowmore whisky in the Middle East and Africa, with maturation in Bordeaux.17:01
  • The Middle East conflict is causing oil price increases and inflation, leading central banks to manage policy amid global pressures.16:46
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • IMF monitors a country's fiscal performance and government implements reforms under its assessment framework.17:14
  • IMF research highlighted challenges faced by low-income countries.17:14

Related events

• War in the Middle East drives energy supply shock.Sep 2
• Netherlands reports energy price shock from Middle East war and completes Article IV Consultation with IMF.Jul 27
• Energy shock from the Middle East impacts global outlook.Sep 11
• The International Monetary Fund assessed that the Iran War caused the largest energy shock since the 1970s.Oct 6
• Energy price shocks from the Middle East war are driving higher energy prices and rising debt levels, involving major financial institutions.Wed 09:45