Iran Conflict: Oil, Stocks, Bonds Offer Clues to War's End and Economic Impact

• Financial markets (oil, bonds, stocks) react instantly to conflicts, providing collective judgment on future events.
• The US-Israel-Iran conflict caused oil prices to jump 13% due to supply disruption fears, while Gulf indices fell sharply.
• Investors sought "safe-haven" assets like gold, US dollar, and Swiss franc, indicating anxiety about the situation.
• Oil markets act as an early warning system, reflecting the probability of supply disruption and broader economic risks like inflation.
• Bond markets show "flight to safety" with lower yields, and persistent stock market falls suggest expectations of prolonged instability.