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Global economy is in a ‘Road Runner moment,’ Lazard CEO says

Like COVID and tariffs, supply shocks from the Middle East conflict will take “a long time to feed through into prices,” Lazard CEO Peter Orszag said at Semafor World Economy.
Peter Orszag (CEO & Chairman - Lazard) speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor

TotalEnergies CEO warns of ‘serious supply issues’ if Iran war continues

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said at Semafor World Economy that any solution over the Iran conflict “must absolutely preserve” the Strait of Hormuz opening.
Semafor World Economy 2026.Patrick Pouyanné (L) and Semafor’s Tim McDonnell. Tasos Katopodis/Getty for Semafor