Greece to cuts its 2026 growth project to about 2% from 2.4% as a result of the Middle-East conflict
Greece's downward adjustment of its 2026 growth projection from 2.4% to 2% reflects worsening economic sentiment linked to the ongoing Middle-East conflict.
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Greece to cuts its 2026 growth project to about 2% from 2.4% as a result of the Middle-East conflict
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This revision may signal increased economic headwinds for the region, impacting investor sentiment and potentially influencing EU monetary policy as growth expectations soften further.
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