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

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

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