Iraq’s economy is set to rebound after a slight 0.2% contraction in 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected on Wednesday. Growth is expected to pick up gradually, with the economy expanding 0.5% in 2025 and rising to 3.6% in both 2026 and 2027. The pace is projected to strengthen further, reaching 3.9% in 2028 and 4.1% by 2029 and 2030. [...]