Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran are shaking global markets and injecting fresh volatility. Crude oil has surged as traders price in the risk of supply disruptions, especially around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, sending energy stocks higher. At the same time, fear-driven positioning is pushing investors toward traditional safe havens, lifting both gold and the U.S. dollar.
Equity markets across Asia and Europe have largely moved lower as uncertainty dominates sentiment, while U.S. stocks show mixed action as investors weigh geopolitical risk against domestic fundamentals. Emerging markets, including Pakistan, remain highly sensitive—swinging sharply on every signal of escalation or de-escalation.
If tensions worsen, the impact could extend further: higher energy costs, renewed inflation pressure, and additional stress on global equity valuations.
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