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Date: 8th June 2026.

Oil Prices Surge as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates: Stocks, Gold, and Treasury Yields React.


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Global markets opened the week in risk-off mode as renewed military tensions between Israel and Iran reignited concerns about energy supply disruptions and inflationary pressures.

Oil prices led market moves, with Brent crude climbing toward $97 per barrel after fresh Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. Investors are increasingly worried that a prolonged conflict could disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.

The renewed escalation has quickly shifted market sentiment. Just days ago, traders were optimistic that diplomatic efforts could contain the conflict. Instead, markets are now repricing higher geopolitical risks, stronger inflation pressures, and the possibility that central banks may need to keep interest rates elevated for longer.

Oil Prices Jump as Supply Risks Return

Brent crude rose more than 4% during Monday’s trading session, while WTI crude climbed above $94 per barrel.

The primary concern remains the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass. Any disruption to shipping activity could significantly tighten global energy markets and push oil prices higher.

Even without a complete closure of the waterway, rising insurance costs, shipping restrictions, and heightened geopolitical uncertainty are adding a substantial risk premium to crude prices.

Stock Markets Slide as Investors Reduce Risk

The rise in oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions triggered broad-based selling across global equity markets.

Asian markets suffered the biggest losses:

* Nikkei 225 fell nearly 4%
* South Korea’s KOSPI dropped sharply
* Taiwan’s Taiex lost more than 3%

European markets also opened lower, with the DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 all trading in negative territory.

Technology and AI-related stocks led the decline as investors rotated away from high-growth sectors and into more defensive areas of the market.



Treasury Yields Rise Following Strong US Data

Markets continue to digest stronger-than-expected US employment data released last week.

The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a restrictive policy stance for longer than previously anticipated.

The combination of resilient economic growth and rising oil prices has increased concerns about inflation, pushing Treasury yields higher:

* US 10-year Treasury Yield: approximately 4.57%
* US 2-year Treasury Yield: approximately 4.16%

Gold Fails to Benefit from Safe-Haven Demand

Despite the escalation in geopolitical tensions, gold prices moved lower.

Rising Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar have outweighed traditional safe-haven demand, highlighting the market’s focus on inflation and interest rate expectations.

Gold remains vulnerable to further downside if yields continue rising.



What Traders Should Watch Next

This week’s market direction will largely depend on:

* Developments between Israel and Iran
* Any changes to shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz
* US CPI inflation data
* Federal Reserve communication ahead of the next FOMC meeting

If tensions continue escalating, oil prices could remain elevated and volatility across financial markets may increase further.

For a deeper look at how the conflict could impact inflation, central bank policy, and global growth, read our analysis: Economic Impact of the Israel-Iran Conflict.

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Andria Pichidi
HFMarkets

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