Economic slowdown driven by the Middle East conflict is ‘manageable,’ study says
🟡 Neutralarabnews.jp2026-05-12
An Oxford Economics report estimates that global GDP growth will fall to 2.4% this year due to the Middle East conflict, but believes the negative impact of the US/Iran war is manageable. Oil prices are expected to reach $177 per barrel, with a minor impact on GDP growth and inflation. The AI investment boom is expected to offset the oil price shock.