Strait of Hormuz Lockdown Threatens Global Economy, IMF Warns of 2% Growth by 2026

Published: Apr 26, 2026 12:37

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The Strait of Hormuz, the "artery" of global energy and supply chains, remains locked down to this day, facing extremely severe challenges. The International Monetary Fund has issued a stern warning: should the conflict persist for months, global economic growth could shrink to 2% by 2026.

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