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IMF predicts Iraq’s economy will plunge 16% in 2026 before a 19% rebound in 2027

Iraq Research News and Press Releases
Iraq Research News and Press Releases

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Key developments: The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects a sharp 16% contraction for Iraq’s GDP in 2026, reversing a modest 0.4% decline in 2025. Inflation is expected to jump to 3.5% …

IMF predicts Iraq’s economy to shrink 16% in 2026 before a 19% rebound in 2027

Iraq Research News and Press Releases
Iraq Research News and Press Releases

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Key developments: The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook forecasts a sharp 16% contraction of Iraq’s economy in 2026, followed by a robust 19% growth in 2027. This follows a modest 0.4% decline …

IMF predicts Iraq’s economy to shrink 16% in 2026 before a 19% rebound in 2027

Iraq Research News and Press Releases
Iraq Research News and Press Releases

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Key developments: The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects a severe contraction for Iraq’s economy in 2026, with a 16% drop in GDP, following a modest 0.4% decline in 2025. Inflation is …

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al‑Zaidi heads to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait amid rising regional tensions

Prime Minister Al‑Zaidi’s trip comes as Iraq seeks to play a stabilising role after a deadly drone strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300. Baghdad has publicly condemned the …