Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin

A prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz for the next six to 12 months will mean an unavoidable recession, the billionaire investor said.

# Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin A prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz for the next six to 12 months will mean an unavoidable recession, the billionaire investor said. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/14/citadels-ken-griffin-global-recession-inevitable-if-strait-of-hormuz-stays-shut.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*