MERICS Members Briefing - Economic Indicators: Iran crisis triggers economic shockwaves worldwide

We are delighted to invite you to a briefing on China’s economic trajectory as the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close. Based on the upcoming edition of the MERICS Economic Indicators, our quarterly analysis on China’s economic data, our experts will provide you with an update on the latest trends and their impact on Europe. Please join us for an exclusive 30-minute online briefing for MERICS Members and key stakeholders on April 24 from 9:00 to 9:30 CEST.

The war between Iran, the US and Israel has caused economic shockwaves around the world. Despite being better prepared than most countries, the disruption in trade flows also appears to be causing ripple effects in China. In March, producer prices rose for the first time in three years. Chinese exports have also fluctuated to start the year, with year-on-year growth of 21.8 percent in January-February followed by more modest growth of just 2.5 percent in March.

MERICS analysts Alexander Brown and Andreas Mischer will dissect the impact so far of geopolitical developments and assess the outlook for the year ahead.