Is An Economic Crisis Incoming?

Is An Economic Crisis Incoming?

From Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog by Martin North

April 15, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for an economic crisis amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in the Gulf region.

As the Gulf War hangs in the balance and the Straits of Hormoz remain shut, or nearly so, economists are having a field day with a tranche of gloomy economic scenarios. Actually, given the great state of uncertainty which exists, with prospective talks resuming, according to Trump, and rumours of China putting pressure on Iran … Continue reading "Is An Economic Crisis Incoming?"

Topics covered

  • economic crisis
  • Gulf War
  • Straits of Hormoz
  • economic scenarios
  • China
  • Iran

Keywords

  • economists
  • uncertainty
  • Trump
  • pressure on Iran

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: An Economic Crisis Incoming

Places: the Straits of Hormoz, China, Iran

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