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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has led to significant geopolitical uncertainty, impacting investor sentiment and causing stock futures to fall on Tuesday. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 235 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively. President Donald Trump advised, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran,” as he left the G7 summit in Canada early to address the escalating Middle East crisis.
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French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned that Trump proposed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, but Trump described his early departure from the G7 as necessary, stating there was “much bigger” to handle. Oil prices increased on Tuesday as the conflict escalated, with Brent crude advancing 1.5% and West Texas Intermediate gaining 1.7%. Despite the brewing conflict, Wall Street closed positively on Monday, with the S&P 500 gaining roughly 0.9%, the Dow Jones advancing more than 300 points, and the Nasdaq Composite jumping 1.5%.
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Jeff Buchbinder, chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, said, “[Israel’s] main short-term objective is to neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat. Longer term, the more difficult goal is to effect regime change, though it is not clear whether that will be achievable.” He added that historically, stocks have been resilient to geopolitical shocks. Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed trading on Tuesday as investors assessed the Israel-Iran conflict.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.59%, while South Korea’s Kospi index inched up 0.12%. Mainland China’s Shanghai Composite ended the day flat, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 0.34%. European stocks opened lower, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 down 0.8%, hitting a three-week low.
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Geopolitical tensions unsettle global markets
Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 led the losses, down 1.6% and 1.2%, respectively. The announcement of a new U.S.-U.K. trade deal, accompanied by lowered tariffs on autos and zero tariffs on aerospace parts, did not significantly impact British markets on Tuesday morning.
As attacks between Israel and Iran persist, the global economy could face an adverse shock if tensions are not contained. The price of Brent crude surged to $74.60 per barrel on Monday, marking an almost 7 percent increase since Thursday. There are fears that Tehran might close the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for one-third of the world’s seaborne oil supplies, potentially pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel in a worst-case scenario.
Rising oil prices impact the cost of production, which is eventually passed on to consumers, particularly for energy-intensive goods. Oil-importing countries could experience higher inflation and slower economic growth if the conflict continues. Global financial markets have been volatile, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices falling last Friday.
In contrast, defense contractors and oil companies saw their stock prices rise, reflecting concerns over escalating tensions. The aviation sector has also been impacted, with several airlines suspending or rerouting flights in the Middle East due to airspace closures. While there is significant disruption, some analysts believe that the conflict, if contained, may not cause long-term global financial turmoil.
The situation remains fluid, and the global economy is closely watching developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.