Educational Podcasts from IronFX Education and Research Team

Escalating Middle East Tensions and Oil Price Volatility

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- Geopolitical conflict between Israel and Iran intensified, with markets closely tracking the possibility of direct U.S. military involvement
- President Donald Trump’s public deliberations on whether to strike Iran led to heightened investor anxiety
- Oil prices initially spiked following Israeli missile strikes on Iran, then rose roughly 3% as speculation about U.S. action grew