Global financial markets opened the week under pressure as a sharp surge in oil prices reignited concerns over inflation and economic growth. Escalating tensions in the Middle East drove Brent crude up 17% to $108.77 per barrel, marking its largest single-day increase since 2020, while U.S. crude climbed 18% to $107.56. The price spike reflects growing uncertainty surrounding energy supply routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Geopolitical developments intensified after Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei, signaling continued hardline leadership during the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Asian equity markets reacted sharply to the rising energy risk. Japan’s Nikkei index declined 6.2%, while South Korea’s benchmark fell 7.3%, reflecting investor concerns over the economic impact of higher energy import costs.
In currency markets, investors sought liquidity in the U.S. dollar, pushing it higher against major currencies including the Japanese yen and euro. Meanwhile, bond yields rose as markets reassessed inflation risks and the potential implications for central bank policy.
Market participants are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, as sustained oil prices above $100 per barrel could further complicate the global inflation outlook and increase downside risks to economic growth.
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