As tensions in the Middle East continue to intensify and evolve rapidly, global equities are feeling the pressure. Energy markets have reacted quickly, with Brent crude surging above $100 per barrel on March 8. Naturally, that move has reignited concerns around inflation and the broader macro outlook.
Periods like this often remind investors how quickly sentiment can shift. Markets that were previously focused on growth and risk appetite can suddenly pivot toward caution, capital preservation, and defensive positioning.
