Agenda Dialogues

How is war reshaping the global economy? 4 chief economists explain


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The ongoing war in the Middle East is rapidly emerging as an unprecedented shock to the global economy, sending tremors through energy markets, supply chains and financial systems already strained by years of volatility.

This is the full audio from a studio session on March 31, 2026, where four leading chief economists examined those questions and provided insights into what's next for the global economy. Read more about it here: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/04/chief-economists-global-economic-outlook-march-2026/

Speakers:

Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi

Saad Rahim, Chief Economist, Trafigura

Razia Khan, Chief Economist & Head of Research, Middle East & Africa, Standard Chartered Bank

Maximo Torero, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations

Ludovic Subran, Chief Investment Officer of Allianz

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