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IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Middle East war

IMF chief urges targeted, disciplined fiscal measures to avoid worsening economic fallout from the Middle East war.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT | WFMZZ

On Thursday the International Monetary Fund chief urged governments to "do no harm" as they confront massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war. He called for "targeted" and disciplined fiscal actions to manage the fallout.