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The IMF Trims Its Global Growth Forecast for the Second Time This Year

The fund points to weaker trade volumes and tighter credit in emerging markets.

Sara Kanoo

Published 29 June 2026, 22:11 · Updated 6:30

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The IMF Trims Its Global Growth Forecast for the Second Time This Year

The fund points to weaker trade volumes and tighter credit in emerging markets.

Reporting for this story was carried out in Manama over the past week. Officials spoke on the record unless otherwise noted.

This article will be updated as further detail is confirmed.

Sara Kanoo

I write about the Kingdom's cultural life, old and new.

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