IMF warns Strait of Hormuz closure risks global energy crisis and recession

The International Monetary Fund warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises the prospect of a major energy crisis. Chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas noted that ongoing disruptions could lead to higher energy prices and inflation expectations. The IMF cautioned that such instability may trigger a global recession as Australia prepares for talks in Washington.

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