IMPACT OF WAR
tock prices often drop sharply at the onset of war due to uncertainty and fear.
Volatility increases, as investors rush to safer assets (gold, bonds, USD, etc.).
Defense and energy stocks may spike due to expected demand increases
Inflationary pressures may rise due to disrupted supply chains and energy prices.
Interest rates may be adjusted by central banks to stabilize the economy.
Currency markets become volatile; safe-haven currencies like the USD or CHF tend to strengthen.
WAR
Israel launched intense airstrikes across Tehran, targeting nuclear and military assets such as centrifuge facilities, petroleum storage, missile launch sites, Iranian state media offices, and even attack helicopters—reportedly striking dozens of locations
In response, Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel. While around 90% of Iranian missiles were intercepted, several struck civilian and infrastructure targets, causing casualties .
Conflict has persisted for six days, with Israel claiming to have hit over 1,100 Iranian targets since operations began
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei refused Trump's demand for “unconditional surrender” and warned U.S. involvement would lead to “irreparable damage” and “all‑out war”
U.S. President Trump has demanded Iran surrender and indicated possible U.S. intervention—moving military assets into the region
UK, Australia, EU, Turkey, Russia, China, and others have either cautioned against escalation, prepared evacuation of nationals, or debated support—heightening the risk of wider regional involvement