Wall Street underestimates economic risks from Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24
Wall Street underestimates economic risks from Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade
9 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24
Despite the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupting oil, gas, and commodity supplies, most Wall Street professionals remain complacent, with only energy specialists expressing concern about potential global economic fallout.
The blockade could lead to travel disruptions, factory shutdowns in Asia and Europe, and prolonged shortages in agriculture and liquefied natural gas, with American companies also expected to feel financial impacts.
Strategic reserve releases and existing supplies have so far softened the blow, but experts warn that cumulative damage could soon affect major economies, echoing Wall Street's initial underestimation of the Covid-19 crisis.
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