#IsraelIranConflict Geopolitical Escalation?
Following the airstrike carried out by Israel inside Iranian territory, which the Israeli defense minister described as a "preemptive strike," global markets face a critical challenge: Will they succeed in containing the repercussions of this sudden geopolitical escalation?
These tensions immediately cast a shadow over market indicators, as oil prices rose while Asian stocks and U.S. stock futures declined, and the dollar regained its previous losses as investors increasingly leaned towards abandoning high-risk assets.
The coming hours will determine the fate of the market: Scenarios for Iranian response
Analysts believe that the next few days will be crucial in determining the direction of the markets. The headlines covering the Israeli strike have reignited geopolitical fears, and the continuation of this cautious mood depends on the nature of Tehran's response over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Scenario One: Limited Containment
If the Iranian response is limited and energy flows continue uninterrupted, historical experience suggests that the risk wave may fade quickly. In such cases, markets tend to absorb the initial shocks and return to their fundamental path