FRANKFURT (DEUTSCHE-BOERSE AG) – The conflict between Israel and Iran is fueling uncertainty. Oil prices are climbing, stock markets are sliding. Central banks are unlikely to be able to do much to counter the growing skepticism this week.
June 16, 2025. FRANKFURT (Frankfurt Stock Exchange). The latest geopolitical tensions have shifted the focus on the stock markets. “Events in the Middle East will take center stage in the coming days, with investors keeping a close eye on a possible further escalation between Israel and Iran,” writes Deutsche Bank. Last week, the price of oil (Brent Crude Oil: +12 percent) rose significantly, while the stock markets were dominated by losses.
The DAX lost 3.2 percent over the week, while the Stoxx Europe 600 lost 1.6 percent. Nevertheless, gains of 18 and 7 percent have been recorded since the beginning of the year. On Monday morning, the DAX stood at 23,410 points after closing at 23,516…
