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Projected Growth Rate in Asia (2025-2027)
IMF projections for economic expansion in Asia amid energy market volatility.
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Asia's Economic Resilience Is Being Tested by the Energy Shock - IMF
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Asia Faces Energy Shock: A Looming Crisis | Business
Asia's heavy reliance on Middle East fuel renders it more susceptible to an energy shock compared to other regions, according to the International Monetary Fund. A prolonged conflict could severely impact growth as supplies dwindle, warns Krishna Srinivasan, director of IMF's Asia-Pacific department.While some favorable economic conditions have emerged, such as reduced U.S. tariffs and a strong tech cycle benefiting exports, they only partially mitigate the ongoing energy crisis. Asia's significant dependence on oil and gas, accounting for nearly twice the GDP share compared to Europe, keeps it exposed to potential shortages triggered by the Middle East conflict.In the IMF's scenarios, Asia's growth is projected to slow from 5% in 2025 to 4.2% in 2027, with more adverse conditions eroding growth sharply. Regional inflation is expected to rise from 1.4% in 2025 to 2.6% this year, necessitating vigilant monetary policies among Asian central banks amid limited fiscal resources. (With inputs from agencies.)
Energy shocks will have negative impact on Asia: IMF
Krishna Srinivasan (2nd R), director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, speaks at a press conference on the regional economic outlook for Asia and Pacific in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 16, 2026. Asia's economy remains resilient at the start of the new year, but a new round of energy shocks will have a negative impact on Asia, an International Monetary Fund (IMF ...
IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock
The region's economies entered 2026 on solid footing due to lower-than-expected U.S. tariffs, a strong tech cycle that has boosted exports and loose financial conditions, said Krishna Srinivasan ...
