Hormuz disruption deepens global economic strain across trade, prices and finance
UNCTAD’s second rapid assessment of the economic impact shows worsening conditions since late February, as energy shocks drive inflation, slow trade and tighten financial conditions.
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Strait of Hormuz disruptions: Growth and financial implications
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