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The IEA lowered its 2026 global oil demand forecast amid Iran-related supply disruptions.
Oil demand is now forecast to fall by 80,000 bpd in 2026, a first since 2020.
The report cites energy infrastructure damage and Hormuz restrictions as drivers of disruption.
Markets remained hopeful about peace talks, helping support equities across Europe.
BP signaled strong oil-trading results and improved margins for Q1 2026.
IMF/World Bank spring meetings highlight potential long-term economic scars from war.
European steel tariffs are expanding to curb imports amid global trade tensions.
The UK faces potential impact from EU steel tariff changes as it aligns with EU policies.
Asset markets show mixed reaction as oil prices dip below $100 on peace-talk hopes.

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IMF Chief Georgieva cautions that the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused a lasting energy and growth shock that will persist beyond immediate events.
The reference underscores a broad, persistent energy shock from Iran-related disruption, impacting inflation, growth, and policy responses for years to come.
Georgieva emphasizes that peace prospects could alter the pace of economic improvement, but uncertainty remains high about outcomes.
Analysts warn that energy disruptions and higher shipping costs due to the Iran crisis will slow global growth and influence inflation dynamics.
Oil prices surged past $100 as markets reopened, reflecting immediate financial spillovers from the flare-up.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic flashpoint, with potential blockades threatening global energy shipments.
Markets briefly rallied on ceasefire hopes before renewed tensions and supply concerns tempered the optimism.
IMF and World Bank leaders face a delicate balance: delivering crisis support while avoiding procyclical policies that worsen debt burdens.
Ajay Banga warns that inflation could rise and growth could slow due to Iran war, guiding policy focus toward job creation and policy reform.
The Atlantic Council piece notes that shipping insurance and supply chains will bear longer-term scars, shaping policy and financing decisions.

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UNDP warns the Iran conflict could push over 32 million people into poverty worldwide due to energy, food and growth shocks.
The UNDP calls the situation a 'development in reverse' and urges targeted cash transfers to protect the poor.
Energy prices, fertiliser costs and shipping disruptions drive a 'food security timebomb' for developing countries.
The report recommends temporary cash transfers and, where appropriate, subsidies for electricity or cooking gas to shield the vulnerable.
The UNDP highlights that aid cuts by rich countries could worsen poverty in the global south.
The UNDP notes that poorer nations have weaker starting positions and less fiscal room to respond.
The analysis outlines three scenarios, with the worst-case risking 32.5 million people in poverty.
The report links the poverty rise to global energy import dependence, particularly in Gulf, Africa and parts of Asia.
Leaders are urged to maintain development spending despite defense and debt pressures.
The UNDP emphasizes not to blanket-subsidize to protect wealthier households while supporting the needy.

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