The last pre-conflict shipments have now reached their destinations, yet the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. As the supply crunch hits the global economy, what's going to happen next? Which regions and industries are the most severely affected? And what does this mean for the global economic outlook in May 2026?

This is the full audio from a studio discussion recorded on 27 May 2026.

Speakers:

Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director, World Economic Forum

Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Indeed

Rita Babihuga-Nsanze, Chief Economist, Africa Finance Corporation

Thomas-Olivier Léautier, Chief Economist, TotalEnergies

Links:

Chief Economists Outlook May 2026: https://www.weforum.org/publications/chief-economists-outlook-may-2026

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