
Geopolitics
Middle East Tensions Ignite Oil Markets, Global Stocks Brace for Volatility After Surprise Attack
A sudden and unprovoked attack in a vital energy-producing region of the Middle East has sent immediate shockwaves through global financial markets. Crude oil prices surged dramatically as fears of significant supply disruptions intensified, while equity markets worldwide reacted with heightened volatility, signaling a new era of geopolitical risk premium.