News in Review Wednesday 11th March 2026

This week’s News in Review: Middle East conflict impacts global economy, China growth target cuts, house pricing, possible higher US tariffs.

Key takeaways:

  • The International Monetary Fund’s latest statement on the Middle East conflict predicts an uncertain global GDP growth outlook
  • China’s Q4 growth slowed to 4.5% due to issues including weak domestic consumption, property challenges and a shrinking population
  • According to the US government, a higher global tariff of 15% is likely to be implemented soon