Event Brief
World Bank: Middle East conflict may weaken growth
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: The World Bank said the Middle East conflict could weaken growth as commodity prices surge.
WHO: The World Bank
WHAT: The World Bank forecast weaker growth tied to the Middle East conflict and rising commodity prices.
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 9:33 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Commodity prices surged amid the Middle East conflict.
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