G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure

May 18, 2026 - 07:02

G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure

G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.

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