Bank of Ireland has reduced its forecast for GDP economic growth from 2.8% to 1.6% for this year. Higher oil prices, the rising rate of inflation, softer export expansion and more restrained consumer ...

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Omdia forecasts 62.7% semi growth this year

Omdia is forecasting 62.7% semiconductor market growth for 2026, reflecting extraordinary growth in memory with DRAM forecast to nearly double and NAND to quadruple. Read our special supplement ...

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IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast by 0.2 Points as Middle East War Hits Momentum

The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% and lifted inflation to 4.4% as the Middle East war disrupts markets.

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UK growth forecasts slashed by IMF as Iran war hurts global economy – as it happened

International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for UK growth in 2026 and 2027, due to Iran war and weak growth in late 2025 Iran war escalation could trigger global recession, IMF warns ...

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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says

The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

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