IMF warns of sharp slowdown in Middle East and Central Asia growth
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IMF warns of sharp slowdown in Middle East and Central Asia growth
Direct answer
A weaker growth outlook increases pressure on regional sovereign spreads and weighs on long-term growth expectations for Middle Eastern equities, while supporting demand for safe-haven assets and reducing carry appetite in local FX.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-07-12
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “IMF warns of sharp slowdown in Middle East and Central Asia growth”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-07-12. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-07-12/imf-warns-of-sharp-slowdown-in-middle-east-and-central-asia-growth-ec5d17
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| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMB | Downagreed | 95.99 2026-07-10 | -0.64% | -0.48% | -0.78% |
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