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#219 Iran attacks: what now for the global economy?

Podcast: Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update
Published: Mar 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 809
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Summary

Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf and UK Chief Economist James Sproule join Sonia Rothwell to explain how the weekend's air strikes on Iran are already affecting global trade. And in Spring Statement week, James looks at the latest consumer confidence figures, a key indicator for the health of the UK economy. All in under 15 minutes. 🔗 Read our Macro Comment on the effects of the latest crisis in the middle east :