Oil and gold rise amid Iran war, splitting markets into winners and losers
Oil and gold have risen amid the war involving Iran. Energy- and commodity-related assets are strong, while growth-sensitive sectors and home sales are weakening.
The war involving Iran is dividing global asset prices. Oil and gold prices have recently risen. Flows into safe-haven assets are being observed. Stocks in some countries and sectors are showing relative strength.
Energy-related assets and stocks in oil-producing countries are posting relative gains. Volatility in the oil market is increasing. Trading activity is concentrated in crude oil futures and spot markets. Oil company stocks are being classified as beneficiaries in the market.
Growth-sensitive sectors are weakening. Airline and transportation stocks are showing a downward trend. Some technology stocks are underperforming amid increased volatility. Risk aversion has strengthened in the short term.
Market participants are lowering their expectations that supply from the Gulf region will be guaranteed. Confidence in the Gulf put is weakening, pushing up risk premiums. As a result, oil price volatility is increasing. Investors are reacting more sensitively to supply risks.
The spring recovery in the housing market is stalling. Rising mortgage rates are slowing the turnover of homes for sale. Transaction activity is declining, and some housing demand appears to have weakened. The burden of interest rates on buyers is growing.
Volatility is increasing across financial markets. Uncertainty is also growing in bond and foreign exchange markets. Investors continue to react sensitively to short-term news. Policy announcements and releases of real-economy indicators are likely to influence the market’s direction ahead.
Sources: Reuters,Yahoo Finance
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