Rising energy prices is a major headache for global economies [Video]
|The Middle East conflict is intensifying — and markets are feeling it. Equities are under pressure, banks and miners are selling off, and private credit stress is resurfacing. Meanwhile, software stocks are attempting a rebound — but funding conditions may pose a bigger threat than AI disruption itself.
Globally, rising energy prices are also reigniting inflation concerns just as central banks were preparing for rate cuts. If oil and gas remain elevated, markets may have to reprice the entire monetary policy outlook.
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