Global markets are dangerously over-optimistic about the energy crisis unfolding in the Middle East, and the world economy faces a “hard stop” as oil and gas supplies dry up, according to analyst David Roche from Quantum Strategy.

“When you spend more than you earn for too long, you go bankrupt,” one UN official said. “We have done exactly that with our water ‘checking’ and ‘savings’ accounts.”

Stocks, bonds and gold have largely sold off, while energy commodities have surged. Foreign exchange and broader metal markets have also been rattled. Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been gripped by volatility over the course of the past month, with many assets seeing wild swings and major losses as the U.S.-Iran war drags on.

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Barclays offers up 3 reasons why its analysts expect U.S. stocks to fare better than global rivals in the coming months.

The fourth quarter of 2025 demonstrated the resilience of global markets, with equities (MSCI World index +3.20%) and bonds (FTSE World Government index +0.11%) delivering positive returns, despite challenges such as the longest U.S. government shutdown in ...

The narrative surrounding the South Korean economy has reached a definitive turning point, shifting from a historical "discount" to a burgeoning "premium".

Brent crude reaching $150 simultaneously boosts production in the Western Hemisphere, accelerates alternative energy initiatives, and reduces demand in energy-intensive sectors and Emerging Market importers – ultimately paving the way for its own correction.

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