Global economy has weathered oil and geopolitical shocks better than feared

Summary

At the International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting in Bangkok this week, policymakers from more than 100 countries considered the global economy’s surprising strength. Sky-high oil prices and geopolitical turmoil have made less of a dent than feared, but the report cautions against assuming that resilience will last.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that oil prices and geopolitical turmoil have dented the global economy less than feared, as policymakers gathered in Bangkok to consider its surprising strength.