Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 - Reuters

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Financial markets are entering the second quarter with significant concerns over geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility, potentially leading to equity market retreats and bond market fluctuations.

The ongoing Middle East conflict and rising oil prices are causing significant volatility in financial markets, with potential impacts on economic growth and inflation.

Oil and gas CEOs warn that the Iran war is causing severe supply disruptions, raising risks of shortages and prolonged high prices.

The Iran war and a surge in oil prices have reignited inflation fears, leading to higher bond yields and declines in major U.S. equity ETFs.

Goldman Sachs warns that multi-asset portfolios remain vulnerable to stagflationary shocks due to rising oil prices and ongoing Middle East conflict.

The war in Iran has sparked chaos across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take on risk, making trading harder and costlier.

Soaring oil prices amid escalating U.S. tensions with Iran are driving sharp declines in Asian markets and record input cost inflation in G4 economies, raising stagflation concerns that could pressure U.S. equities, Treasuries, and Fed policy expectations for American investors.