Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The IMF downgraded global growth forecast to 3.1 percent for 2026 due to US-Israeli military operations against Iran and Hormuz Strait closure, disrupting oil and gas exports. Worst-case scenarios project growth at 2.5 percent, hitting developing economies hardest. Despite economic headwinds, Wall Street, weapons manufacturers, AI sectors, and green energy industries benefit from uncertainty and increased defense spending.
Key Entities
International Monetary FundIranUnited StatesIsraelStrait of HormuzWall StreetTrump