Tuesday, February 13, 2024

IMF, World Bank Warn Gaza War, Red Sea Attacks Imperil Global Economy

 from Barron's

The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping through the Red Sea pose threats to the global economy.

The Israel-Hamas war raging since October has already hit the Middle East and North Africa region's economy, said the International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

Its knock-on effects could impact the world the longer the fighting drags on, Georgieva told the World Governments Summit, an annual gathering of business and political leaders in Dubai.

"I fear most a longevity of the conflict because, if it goes on and on, the risk of spillover goes up," she said...

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4 comments:

  1. Sounds like another in the long line of downright hypocritical spineless, empty mealy-mouth protest statements heard these past 4 months, considering this just happened last evening all-nighter says:
    https://article.wn.com/view/2024/02/13/Senate_passes_953_billion_aid_package_for_Ukraine_Israel_and_lu/

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  2. I only found out weeks ago he was still around and on apple because of a softball loaded "interview" he had with iirc larry summers, up on youknowhotoob.

    feb13
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du_dmKaxJxY
    Jon Stewart FLOPPED on AppleTV+ so he moved his Slimy Snake Oil back to Daily Show. His FINAL try.

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  3. says "taiwan to netherlands".
    no idea why now they decide they need them there.
    CRUX
    FEB13
    US Approves Missile Deals, Russia Flaunts New Weapons At Saudi Arms Expo Amid
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIsoH86OBnY

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  4. HUUUGE rash of car thefts here mainly the top5 big cities, many thousands each city in past 12 months.
    Just another freebie bennie for living in Castrostan commie czar paradise.
    Only 6 minutes, important to know, check out how easy it is!

    Watch how easy it is to steal a car | Marketplace
    CBC News
    108K views 1 day ago
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIrqKRIUCiE

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