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Geopolitical tensions have escalated sharply after Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary warned that a fresh US-Israeli attack would trigger strikes on oil facilities, undersea cables, and AI data centers across seven Gulf countries. This threat has pushed Brent crude above $116 per barrel, marking a three-week high and reigniting inflation fears. The supply shock is causing a broad selloff in global equities, with the Dow Jones and Euro STOXX 50 posting losses, while energy stocks rally and airlines face significant headwinds.
Middle East Escalation & Oil Shock
Geopolitical tensions have escalated sharply after Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary warned that a fresh US-Israeli attack would trigger strikes on oil facilities, undersea cables, and AI data centers across seven Gulf countries. This threat has pushed Brent crude above $116 per barrel, marking a three-week high and reigniting inflation fears. The supply shock is causing a broad selloff in global equities, with the Dow Jones and Euro STOXX 50 posting losses, while energy stocks rally and airlines face significant headwinds.