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U.S.-Iran strikes rekindle fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict, lifting regional oil benchmarks above $100 amid Hormuz tensions, while rising global bond yields threaten oil demand and potential Fed policy actions add to near-term market uncertainty.
With the interim peace agreement collapsed, the U.S. conducted an eighth straight night of strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, while Iran retaliated against Gulf states hosting U.S. troops. The exchanges targeted IRGC facilities and coastal defenses, damaged a Kuwaiti desalination plant, and prompted missile interceptions in Jordan and Bahrain, raising fears for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as casualties are reported and a war of words intensifies between Tehran and Washington.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump declared that the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran is over after a new wave of U.S. and Iranian strikes, while Tehran vowed a crushing response; the escalation dominates talks on defense spending and security, spurring spikes in oil prices and a global market slide as allies scramble to respond.
The stock market rose despite U.S. strikes on Iran, with major indices gaining and oil prices remaining stable, reflecting investor confidence and optimism about potential long-term benefits of the strikes, while experts warn of oil volatility and regional risks.
Investors are preparing for a volatile week due to US strikes on Iran, upcoming Fed Chair Powell testimony, key inflation and economic data releases, and earnings reports from Nike, FedEx, and Micron, amid concerns over geopolitical tensions and economic outlook.