Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war

In the month since the war began, broad asset turbulence has driven stocks, bonds and gold to largely sell off while energy commodities have surged. The move signals a risk-off, volatile environment that favors energy exposure and defensive positioning; expect elevated volatility and potential continued pressure on risky assets and bond prices.

Analysis

In the month since the war began, broad asset turbulence has driven stocks, bonds and gold to largely sell off while energy commodities have surged. The move signals a risk-off, volatile environment that favors energy exposure and defensive positioning; expect elevated volatility and potential continued pressure on risky assets and bond prices.