IMF flags 3 risks to Asia’s growth as Iran war, AI boom and bond yields cloud outlook

The IMF projects Asia’s economy to grow 4.8 per cent in 2026 and 4.4 per cent in 2027, as higher energy prices, a possible AI market correction and rising borrowing costs threaten the outlook
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- Economy & RBI, AI & gadgets
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- dheeraj kumar
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 8:12 am IST
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