Global Markets Shudder as US Iran Tensions Escalate The fragile calm that has characterized global financial markets for years is showing signs of cracking.
A fresh wave of strikes and retaliatory measures between the United States and Iran has sent shockwaves through bond markets, prompting a sharp decline in yields.
While President Donald Trump's downplaying of a potential deal with Iran may provide temporary comfort to investors, it's clear that this latest escalation is far from the relative stability of recent years.