Tensions between the US and Iran have intensified again in the past week. Is there a threat of escalation and what impact will the conflict have on the financial markets?
Last weekend, US fighter jets and submarines attacked three important nuclear facilities in Iran. The impact of the latest developments in the Middle East on the financial markets will depend primarily on Iran’s response and the associated development of oil prices.
Israel has launched air strikes against Iran. The targets are nuclear sites and military facilities. How are the stock markets reacting and what does this mean for portfolios?