Middle East War Escalates, Roiling Global Markets

The Middle East conflict has escalated significantly, leading to widespread market turmoil. Global trade is disrupted, and major energy producers like TotalEnergies are halting operations in the region. This has pushed Brent crude above $100, caused Eurozone bond yields to rise, and strengthened the US dollar as a safe haven. Equity markets are experiencing sustained losses, with industries like the German chemical sector warning of severe supply-chain impacts, as investors brace for a prolonged and uncertain geopolitical environment.