We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

• CNBC spoke to more than 30 policymakers at the IMF World Bank meetings in Washington, DC, this week.
• The U.S.-Iran war, which is nearing its eighth week, dominated conversation.
• Uncertainty is weighing on the global outlook, with officials saying the war is already affecting inflation and growth.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/18/iran-war-inflation-prices-energy-trump-economy-end.html