Major global stock markets fell for a second week as investors digested inflation worries fuelled by the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran. But perhaps more critical, investors will continue to be “watching for any developments in the Iran war and its impact on the global oil market”, analysts at the Wells Fargo Investment Institute said. Earlier in the week, Wall Street regained some ground after US President Donald Trump said the war would be over soon, but lost momentum after hostilities continued to escalate. Play Q&A replay: Iran war, oil and escalation Play 59:19“When the world becomes more dangerous, what actually happens to markets? In Europe, London's FTSE 100 settled 0.4 per cent lower, also amid inflation worries stemming from the Iran war, which is expected influence the Bank of England's decisions moving forward.

Source: Ethiopian News March 14, 2026 21:57 UTC