11:25 - 22.05.2026

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May 22, Fineko/abc.az. The IMF lowered France's GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 0.9% to 0.7% amid the impact of the conflict in the Middle East and increased political uncertainty ahead of the elections. 

ABC.AZ reports that the Fund warns about the risks of slowdown in investment and consumption, as well as problems with reducing the budget deficit, which may increase pressure from financial markets