Georgieva highlights that the impact of the war on the world economy “is already considerable, even if the conflict turns out to be short-lived” and that the world must prepare to face “difficult times”.
IMF warns: war in Iran threatens global economy
Wednesday, 15 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Inflation measures how much general prices rise over time, usually reported year‑on‑year to compare a month with the same month a year earlier. Portugal’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) estimated January inflation at 1.9% year‑on‑year, down 0.3 percentage points from December, which affects rents, wages and everyday purchasing power for residents.
