The Iran-Israel conflict and equity markets are now in sharp focus. As direct strikes escalated in June 2025, global financial markets responded immediately.

Stocks rose and oil prices retreated on Monday as investors shrugged off the continuation of hostilities between Israel and Iran over the weekend.

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