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