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      Global insights. Regional viewpoints. Executive clarity.

      In today’s interconnected economy, global economic trends and geopolitical events help shape business conditions and market dynamics in fundamental ways. These trends and events can send ripples worldwide, influencing strategic decisions on operations, supply chains, financing, investment, and market performance.

      In a world where economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, technology, and regulatory changes are unfolding rapidly, there’s little time for business leaders to react — they are expected to anticipate disruption and act early.

      KPMG’s Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook quarterly webcast series brings together our regional chief economists, global geopolitics lead, and senior advisors to deliver engaging sessions designed for time-constrained senior leaders in finance, strategy, tax and risk roles.

      31 March 2026 webcast recap

      Given the current geopolitical environment our webcast focused on the topic of the impact of the US-Iran conflict upon economies and business. The event covered the following topics:

      • Conflict trajectory and duration
      • Energy shock mechanics
      • Central bank reactions and macro spillovers
      • Impacts on business and underlying economic conditions
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      How the US-Iran conflict is impacting business

      Responses from the 31 March 2026 webcast audience poll, composed of more than 2,200 business executives across the world and multiple industries:

      Top 3 areas of greatest organizational strain

      • Cost structure and margins
      • Supply chain continuity
      • Customer demand or market access

      Top 3 areas of greatest supply chain impact

      • Transportation, shipping, or logistics
      • Regulatory or trade constraints affecting flows
      • Energy‑intensive suppliers or inputs

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      Meet our speakers and moderator 

      Meet our team who will offer regional and functional viewpoints to help translate global signals into local action.

      Diane Swonk
      Diane Swonk

      Americas Regional Chief Economist

      KPMG in the U.S.

      Yael Selfin - Chief Economist at KPMG in the UK.
      Yael Selfin

      Europe, Middle East & Africa Regional Chief Economist

      KPMG in the UK

      Brendan Rynne
      Dr Brendan Rynne

      Asia Pacific Regional Chief Economist

      KPMG Australia

      Stefano Moritsch
      Stefano Moritsch

      Global Geopolitics Lead

      KPMG International

      Regina Mayor
      Regina Mayor

      Global Head of Clients & Markets

      KPMG International

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