{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66a0bdec13170e0e4b50df91/6a201ac03d098b7011f67240?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The April 2026 IMF World Economic Outlook: Navigating the Shadow of War","description":"<p>The global economy is entering a period of profound re-calibration. In the latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF paints a sobering picture of an era defined by the \"shadow of war.\"</p><p>In this Flywheel Economics Podcast episode, we move beyond the headlines to unpack the mechanics of this shift. We explore how conflict in the Middle East translates into inflationary pressure at your local gas pump, why the current wave of debt-financed military spending poses a long-term risk to growth, and whether the rise of \"Agentic AI\" can provide the productivity surge needed to pay for it all. Join us as we dissect the trade-offs defining the global economic landscape in 2026.</p><p>Stay connected: Subscribe to our newsletter: flywheeleconomics.com</p><p>Join the conversation on social: @flywheeleconomics</p>","author_name":"Flywheel Economics"}