The Iran-Israel conflict and equity markets are now in sharp focus. As direct strikes escalated in June 2025, global financial markets responded immediately.

Stocks rose and oil prices retreated on Monday as investors shrugged off the continuation of hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend.

Fears of war in the Middle East could bring continued increases to energy costs and send prices at the pump higher. What happens next between Iran and Israel could have a big effect on the global