#IsraelIranConflict
đ„”đ„đ„Israel-Iran Conflict & Stock Market
The escalating Israel-Iran conflict has sent shockwaves through global markets, and the effects are undeniable. On June 13, 2025, Israel launched strikes on Iranâs nuclear and military facilities, prompting Iranâs retaliatory missile strikes. This geopolitical flare-up has spiked Brent crude oil prices by nearly 7% to over $74 per barrel, with fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuzâa critical oil routeâpotentially pushing prices to $100. Stock markets worldwide, from the S&P 500 (-1.1%) to Indiaâs Sensex (-1.5%), took a hit as investors fled to safe havens like gold and bonds. Defense stocks like Lockheed Martin (+3%) and energy firms like Exxon (+2.2%) rallied, while airline stocks slumped due to rising fuel cost fears. Crypto markets werenât spared either, with $1.2B in liquidations as Bitcoin dipped.web:0,3,4,11,15,21Yet, some analysts see opportunity. Wells Fargo suggests this could be a buying moment for long-term investors in U.S. large-cap stocks and commodities, assuming the conflict doesnât escalate further. However, prolonged tensions could fuel inflation, impacting central bank policies and market volatility. Whatâs your take on this?Poll: How will the Israel-Iran conflict impact markets in the next month?đ đBullish: Markets will recover quicklyđ
đ»Bearish: Volatility and declines will persistđĄïž Safe Havens: Gold, bonds, and defense stocks will dominateâ
đ Neutral: Too early to predictVote and share your thoughts below!
