Articles about “Iran”
Prospect of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz sends oil prices rising again
On the oil market, all eyes remain fixed on the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s peace talks with the US appear to have reached an impasse, and there is still no sign of an end to the war.
Weekly Winzer: Escalation in Middle East
After the weekend, energy prices continued to rise significantly amid the Iran war. How risky is the conflict for the global economy and how do we act in portfolio positioning? Chief economist Gerhard Winzer assesses the market situation at the start of the week.
Escalation in the Middle East: How we protect your portfolio – and what you should do now
The conflict between the USA and Iran escalated over the weekend. A large-scale series of attacks were launched against military targets in Iran, including the killing of the country’s spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What do the attacks mean for the markets and how do we position ourselves in response?
Weekly Winzer: Is the situation between the USA and Iran escalating?
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?
US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities
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 attacks Iran: What does this mean for capital markets and portfolios?
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?