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Middle East tensions put investors on alert, weighing worst-case scenarios

Rising tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified investor caution as markets weigh the risk of armed escalation. With crude oil prices already up nearly 20% this month and the Strait of Hormuz at the center of supply concerns, analysts warn of inflationary aftershocks and disrupted global trade if conflict erupts.

By Sultan Sikander | June 21, 2025 | 0 Comments

Iran‑Israel Conflict Fueling Market Volatility

he recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites (Natanz, Isfahan, Fordow) have sent oil prices soaring to monthly highs (+7–11%) and triggered gold rallies and bond demand. Stock futures slipped—Dow futures plunged ~600 points—while airline stocks such as Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, and EasyJet dropped ~3–5% due to regional airspace concerns

By Sultan Sikander | June 15, 2025 | 0 Comments