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The IMF has raised Israel's 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%, while lowering projected inflation to 1.8%, as global markets grapple with energy shocks and rising public debt.

Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron and top Israeli banking executives are attending the IMF annual conference in Bangkok to showcase the economy's resilience, navigate potential European banking sanctions, and address looming global inflation risks.

Egypt's Suez Canal is seeing a 54.2% surge in net tonnage for the first eight months of 2026, signaling a gradual recovery in revenues and traffic after years of Red Sea disruptions.

The IMF approved a $1.9 billion aid package for Bolivia to combat recession, featuring strict fiscal reforms, deficit reduction, and the phase-out of fuel subsidies by 2027.

Following growth data that surprised the economy for the better, the Ministry of Finance plans to update the debt-to-GDP ratio downwards by about 0.5%. However, the figure is still relatively high compared to the past.

While global growth forecasts remain stable, geopolitical turmoil and a surge in AI investments are creating widening gaps between the US and the Eurozone. Here are the key factors set to influence investor strategy.