IMF President: U.S. military strikes on Iran may trigger a broader economic risk beyond energy prices.

According to the Zhitong Financial APP, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that the global economy faces increasing uncertainty after the United States launched airstrikes on Iran. The impact of this event may not only be limited to the expected rise in prices of energy resources such as crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to the anticipated closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The IMF is continuously monitoring risks to economic growth beyond energy prices. The IMF is closely watching the extent of the impact on energy prices and the potential secondary and tertiary level impacts on the growth prospects of large economies.