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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Oil Climbs as Israel-Iran Conflict Amps Up Risks: Markets Wrap
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Oil Climbs as Israel-Iran Conflict Amps Up Risks: Markets Wrap

Last updated: June 15, 2025 4:20 pm
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Oil prices surged on Monday as tensions between Israel and Iran continued to escalate, with no signs of a ceasefire in sight. Brent crude jumped by 5.5% in early Asian trading as both countries launched attacks on each other’s territories over the weekend. Israel targeted Iran’s South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf, leading to the shutdown of a production platform, following previous air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and military leadership.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has sparked concerns about potential disruptions in key oil-producing regions, causing crude prices to soar by more than 7% on Friday. This has also led to a rally in traditional safe-haven assets like gold and the dollar, although Treasury yields have been undermined by fresh inflation fears.

Market experts are advising investors to brace for a prolonged period of uncertainty as the geopolitical tensions persist. Wolf von Rotberg, an equity strategist at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, suggests hedging against potential oil supply disruptions by investing in the energy market and increasing exposure to gold, which may see a continued uptrend.

While some investors are adopting a wait-and-see approach to gauge the duration of the conflict, others are wary of the intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran. The MSCI World Index of developed-market equities experienced its biggest drop since April on Friday following Israel’s initial air strikes on Iran.

“This is a significant escalation, to the point where these nations are at war,” said Michael O’Rourke, chief market strategist at JonesTrading. He predicts that the ramifications of the conflict will have a lasting impact on equity markets, especially after recent gains.

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In the Middle East, most stock indexes saw declines on Sunday, with Egypt’s main gauge experiencing the largest losses in over a year due to concerns about potential fuel shortages resulting from the halt in Israeli gas production. In Saudi Arabia, the Tadawul gauge was supported by gains in Aramco due to higher oil prices, while Israel’s benchmark index ended higher with military supplier Elbit Systems Ltd. rallying.

As investors navigate the heightened geopolitical risks, they are also contending with global trade tensions, potential new tariffs from US President Donald Trump, economic uncertainties, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and rising political tensions in the US amidst protests.

Despite the turmoil, some market analysts believe that the current situation may present a buying opportunity, although gains from this point onwards may be harder to come by given the recent market rally. Overall, the market remains cautious as it monitors the evolving situation between Israel and Iran and its potential impact on global financial markets.

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