Despite escalating Mideast tensions, notably between Israel and Iran, global stock markets have recently shrugged off the conflict and even posted gains. On June 16, 2025, US benchmarks like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones ticked higher, while oil and gold retreated from their surge immediately after the hostilities intensified. https://meyka.com/blog/why-the-stock-market-is-shrugging-off-mideast-tensions/