How the Israel-Hamas war could hit financial markets

Global financial markets have taken events in the Middle East largely in their stride – but that could change. Our clients have been prepared with new analysis that helps them understand how the Israel-Hamas war could hit markets, showing which asset classes are most vulnerable and the influence of central bank decision-making and the broader policy environment on returns.

• Analysis showing why markets have in large part proven so resilient so far;

• Insight into the market channels that tend to be most vulnerable in the event of geopolitical upheaval;

• A framework for understanding how the monetary and broader policy contexts shape market returns in times of geopolitical crisis.