Risk analysts report that virtual closure of key Middle East shipping lanes earlier this year severely disrupted global transport, with companies facing longer delivery times and rising costs.
Coface downgraded multiple country and sector outlooks in June, citing inflationary pressure and tighter financial conditions linked to the conflict's economic shock.
Even as diplomatic talks continue, economists warn that disruptions already under way could drag on business activity and employment for months.
Source: Coface Risk Review, June 26, 2026
