Citadel’s Ken Griffin Warns of Global Recession Risk Amid Rising Energy Prices

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Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of Citadel, has warned that sustained increases in energy costs due to the ongoing conflict with Iran pose a systemic risk to global economic growth. Speaking to CNBC, Griffin stated that these inflationary pressures could potentially drive the world into a recession, highlighting a disconnect between record-high stock market levels and underlying macro risks. Crucially, Griffin specified that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz lasting six months or more would be the primary catalyst for such a global economic downturn. He emphasized that high energy prices act as a significant headwind, likely weakening consumer purchasing power and industrial output. This high-profile warning adds to a growing sense of caution among institutional investors, as the Strait remains a vital artery for global oil supplies. Market participants are now weighing these specific geopolitical triggers against recent market resilience.

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