Mar 7th, 2026

Lloyd Blankfein on War Risk, Market Fragility, and the Next Financial Reckoning

Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein discusses managing risk in a world shaped by geopolitical conflict, rising fiscal deficits, late-cycle markets, and renewed economic nationalism. From the war in Iran to tariffs, inflation, and widening wealth inequality, Blankfein reflects on what disciplined risk management looks like when markets appear strong — but underlying vulnerabilities may be building.