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Article WSJ Economy

UN Lowers Growth Forecasts as Middle East Conflict Extends

WSJ Economy May 19, 2026 · 5:02 pm Read Original
Strong Bullish 88.6
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
UN Lowers Growth Forecasts as Middle East Conflict Extends

The global economy is set for one of its weakest expansions this century as the conflict in the Middle East pushes energy prices higher, but could grow even more slowly if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the United Nations said.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published May 19, 2026 · 5:02 pm
Article ID cat4xxe
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 88.6
−100Neutral+100
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