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We spoke to dozens of central bankers, policymakers and politicians about the Iran war — These are their biggest fears for the global economy

CNBC Economy April 18, 2026 · 5:00 am Read Original
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We spoke to dozens of central bankers, policymakers and politicians about the Iran war — These are their biggest fears for the global economy

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

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Source CNBC Economy
Published Apr 18, 2026 · 5:00 am
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