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Billionaire Ken Griffin Says Global Economy in ‘Very Treacherous Moment,’ Warns Recession Inevitable if Strait of Hormuz Lockdown Persists

Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel hedge fund, warns that the global economy faces severe risks from Middle East geopolitical tensions, specifically citing an "energy crisis" triggered by Iran conflict and potential Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Griffin states that sustained blockade of the critical shipping route would inevitably trigger a global recession.