IMF Upgrades UK Growth Forecast Amid Muted Iran War Impact Hopes

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The IMF has raised its UK growth forecast to 1% for this year, making it the third fastest-growing G7 economy in 2026.
This upgrade comes amid hopes the economic impact of the Iran conflict may be less severe than feared, with oil prices stabilizing and inflation easing.

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The IMF has raised its UK growth forecast to 1% for this year, making it the third fastest-growing G7 economy in 2026. This upgrade comes amid hopes the economic impact of the Iran conflict may be less severe than feared, with oil prices stabilizing and inflation easing.

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