At the UN's regional forum in Bangkok, senior UN officials and national delegates have warned that the impact of the Middle East war is being felt far beyond the region, with growing consequences for economies and vulnerable populations across Asia and the Pacific.
Addressing the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific's 82nd session in Bangkok, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said the crisis is compounding global shocks, with the effects "falling hardest on the most vulnerable."
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.