# GlobalEquities

Market Impact Analysis
The escalating U.S.–Iran conflict has triggered a systemic shock across energy and equity markets. The partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for ~20% of global oil flows—has flipped the energy landscape from surplus to severe physical shortage. Brent crude briefly surpassed $113/barrel, while WTI neared $100, catalyzing widespread investor risk aversion.
Equity markets are reflecting this stress:
U.S.: S&P 500 down 5.4% since Feb 28; Nasdaq off 4.5%, Dow down ~7%
Europe: DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 all down >1.5%
Asia: Kospi down 6.5%, Nikkei 225 -3.5%, Hang