https://peripateticperch.com/2026/04/27/the-global-economy-faces-a-double-whammy-in-2026/Peripatetic Perchen2026-04-27T04:00:00+00:00The Global Economy Faces a Double-Whammy in 2026The global economy, Strait of Hormuz closed, Economic impact of Iran war, Trump's tariffs, Iran war, Energy shock, Soaring oil prices, US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Asia worst affected, Asia's growth engine hit by Iran war, Europe and US suffering high oil prices, Impact of Iran war on Africa and Latin America, Iran war impact on inflation and economic growth, Shipping and trade costs rising, Slower global trade, IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026, US inflation seeing tariff impact, US mid-term elections, AI investments slowing, US-China dynamic, Higher US tariffshttps://peripateticperch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/visuals-for-blog-post-2026-6.png?w=150