Key takeaways

  • The conflict has escalated with direct US–Israel strikes on Iran and regional retaliation.
  • Risks to energy supply have increased significantly, as energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted.
  • Markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term, favouring safe havens, but a sustained global bear market is not expected, if the economic spillover is contained.

 

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