| Join The Journalist’s Resource and EconoFact today at 11:30 a.m. ET for an hourlong webinar, “The Economic Consequences of the Iran War.” This free webinar will feature:
Panelists will discuss how the conflict began, and how it has affected global oil supply and injected uncertainty into markets — along with other macroeconomic effects. Clark Merrefield, senior editor for economics and legal systems at The Journalist’s Resource, will moderate. The webinar will include short presentations from each panelist, followed by your questions. Submit questions in advance when you register. |
| Monday March 16, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET |
Could the war in Iran trigger a global economic crisis?
When will the Iran war end? Donald Trump has offered contradictory answers: he says America’s mission in Iran is “very complete”, may “go further” and also “depends”. Yet if America’s president declares a historic victory, Iran’s leaders could choose to drag the war out for a while. Such an act of defiance would be designed to impose extra economic pain and show that Iran was not defeated. The uncertainty would further unsettle financial markets, which were already jittery before the first missiles flew. Join Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and a panel of our editors as they discuss how the conflict could unfold and assess what it might mean for the future of the Gulf, global financial markets and the world economy.
March 12, 2026