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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Oil Prices Surge on Geopolitical Tensions

Brent crude oil for the first time in a month, driven by escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf and renewed U.S. actions against Iran, which has led to a virtual standstill in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The intensified hostilities have prompted Asian oil refiners to as they navigate supply disruptions. This surge in oil prices has also and is expected to for the energy major. Furthermore, the Middle East conflict is projected to by a year, to 2028.

Inflation Fears Spark Rate Hike Bets and Dollar Strength

Rising crude prices have by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. The potential for renewed inflation is also casting a shadow over U.S. markets, with the dollar poised to. Gold prices have consequently, as investors digest the implications of the geopolitical instability. In the UK, asset managers like Rathbones have amid concerns about potential government spending increases.

Global Trade and Corporate Earnings in Focus

China has moved to by allowing private oilseed crushers to purchase Australian canola, a significant step after years of trade restrictions. Meanwhile, the luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland reported a to £1.83bn, defying a broader slowdown in the luxury sector, driven by strong U.S. performance. Semiconductor manufacturers, including TSMC and ASML, face heightened investor scrutiny this week as continue to unnerve the market. Ericsson cautioned about due to rising component costs and declining sales in North America and Europe.

Financial Sector Developments and Emerging Markets

Deutsche Bank and the World Bank have teamed up to launch a €1bn trade finance platform for frontier and emerging markets. Klarna is seeking to through a new buy-now-pay-later securitization, aiming to free up capital for international expansion. Emerging market funds have seen for Ashmore Group, as clients embrace these assets amidst market volatility. In India, insurers are to hedge rate risks, while the central bank is pressing banks to attract diaspora deposits as the rupee weakens, contributing to a. European recruiters are showing signs of recovery, with suggesting a stabilizing labor market.