#USIranMarketImpact

U.S.–Iran tensions are increasing global market volatility. Oil prices have risen sharply on fears of supply disruptions, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, pushing crude above recent highs and lifting energy stocks. Risk-off sentiment has boosted safe havens like gold and the U.S. dollar. Many global stock markets, including in Asia and Europe, have seen sell-offs amid uncertainty, while some U.S. markets have rebounded as investors assess risk. Emerging-market indices such as Pakistan’s also swing with de-escalation or escalation news. Broader escalation could further pressure energy prices, inflation, and equity valuations