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IEA Boss Warns Global Economy in Peril If Hormuz Crisis Persists

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 16 July 2026, 00:05 UTC By Joe Carroll and David Gura 1 min read
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The global economy faces a renewed challenge if the conflict that’s choked the Strait of Hormuz isn’t resolved in a matter of weeks, said International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol.

The global economy faces a renewed challenge if the conflict that’s choked the Strait of Hormuz isn’t resolved in a matter of weeks, said International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol.
IEA (ORG) the Strait of Hormuz (LOCATION) International Energy Agency (ORG) Fatih Birol (PERSON)
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