Global Markets Rattle as Iran-Israel-US War Ratchets Across Energy and Economy

The Iran-Israel-US war has unleashed disruptive effects across global economic systems.

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Financial markets have been unsettled by potential oil supply disruptions, with Brent crude surging above $100 a barrel.

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens nearly 20% of global oil trade.

Sectors reliant on fuel have seen costs rise and been forced to pass these onto customers.

The risk of stagflation looms as central banks face difficult choices.

PAP reported 78% of French buyers said the conflict had not changed their decision.

Australian markets showed more immediate effects, with median house prices falling.

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Mortgage rates dipped below 6% only to rebound.

Persian sources described the Iranian housing market as suffering brain death.

Governments and central banks have been calculating responses amid accelerating developments.

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Tighter credit conditions are curtailing borrowing capacity.

Market participants face the challenge of recalibrating amid a shifting landscape.

More than 2,000 civilians have been killed and nearly 5 million people forced to flee.

Iran's supreme leader declared a five-day national mourning.

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Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate remained marginal.