The IMF said extreme weather from El Niño could compound high fertilizer costs and disrupt transport, raising food and commodity prices. Past episodes show such shocks hit activity hardest in economies where food is a large share of consumption. The Fund urged fiscal restraint and continued tight monetary policy to contain inflation risks.
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