The situation in the Middle East has escalated again as Iran launched a new round of missile attacks, heightening risk aversion in global markets. Oil prices rebounded and stocks and bonds came under pressure as investors reassessed the paths of inflation and monetary policy.
Brent crude rose about 1.1%, maintaining at around $107 per barrel. Previously, Qatar reported damage to its liquefied natural gas facilities, affecting about 17% of its export capacity, intensifying market concerns over energy supply disruptions.
Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields moved upward, with the two-year yield rising to 3.85%, reflecting strengthened expectations of high interest rates. According to market pricing, major central banks may delay the path of easing policies.
In the stock market, the European Stoxx 600 index slightly rebounded by 0.5%, but it is still poised to decline for the third consecutive week; there was a mixed performance in U.S. stock index futures, indicating that market sentiment remains fragile.
