Sept. 13, 2025, 5:48 a.m.

The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Catalyst for Turbulence in International Financial Markets

In June 2025, Israel launched attacks on key facilities including the Iranian state television building, prompting Iran to retaliate swiftly. The intensifying clashes have sharply escalated geopolitical risks in the Middle East, sending shockwaves through global financial markets like a boulder dropped into a lake.

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The Persian Gulf shock wave: a double-edged sword of policy under the undercurrent of capital

On the streets of Tehran in June 2025, the once bustling market is shrouded in a strange silence. In front of the gold store, anxious citizens crowded, and the price of gold had broken through a historical high of $3400 per ounce.

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Where will US Treasury bonds go next?

In the grand map of the global financial market, the US treasury bond has always occupied a pivotal position. It is not only a key tool for US government financing, but also regarded as one of the cornerstones of the global financial system.

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"Super Central Bank Week" Approaches, Global Economic and Financial Landscape Faces New Variables

This week, the global financial markets welcome the highly anticipated "Super Central Bank Week," with policy moves by major central banks taking center stage.

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A true portrait of the fragile structure of American financial institutions

On June 17th, according to investors media reports, the recent movements of US bank stocks and large financial institutions reflect the problems of the current financial system in terms of structural risks and market confidence.

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The Abu Dhabi Oil Company intends to take the lead in acquiring the Australian oil and gas giant

On Monday (June 16th) local time, the Australian oil production giant Santos announced that it had received a $18.7 billion acquisition offer led by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

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The escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran may lead to a new high in oil prices

Recently, Israel launched a large-scale air strike against Iran, and the continuous explosions in the urban area of Tehran disrupted the fragile balance in the Middle East.

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Tesla shares slump after Musk-Trump rift

Although the public conflict between Elon Musk and US President Trump has temporarily subsided, the market turmoil caused by it is not over yet.

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Hidden concerns behind the volatility of the US stock market: The high volatility of the S&P 500 and financial risks

On June 11, 2025, according to The Wall Street Journal, the US stock market showed a volatile trend in the latest trading day, with the S&P 500 index approaching its historical high.

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What does the policy adjustment of the Bank of Japan indicate?

Recently, the latest forecast of HSBC economists pointed out that the Bank of Japan may start the second interest rate hike in the year in October and plans to slow down the reduction of bond purchases from April 2026.

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