New escalation in the Middle East... and markets are recalibrating
In a rapidly evolving situation, tensions have escalated between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, in a scene that brings back geopolitical instability scenarios that have long shaken global markets. Such news does not remain within the political framework only, but quickly shifts to financial markets, where 'fear' is the primary driver. Investors do not wait for clarity... but move immediately towards safety.