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Are we heading for a global recession?

The world may be edging closer to a global recession as the US-Israeli war on Iran sends shockwaves through the global economy.

At the centre of the crisis is the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route now effectively disrupted, cutting off a significant share of global energy supply and pushing oil prices towards or even beyond $150 a barrel.

Markets are rattled, trade routes are under strain and fears of prolonged economic damage are rising.

So how close are we to a full-blown recession and will this conflict tip the global economy over the edge?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

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