Charted: The Global Stock Selloff as Oil Fears Rise
you are currently viewing::Charted: The Global Stock Selloff as Oil Fears RiseMarch 30, 2026-Major global stock indexes have fallen between 5% and 10% over the past month as war rattles the Middle East. European and Asian markets saw deeper declines than U.S. equities, reflecting heightened exposure to energy shocks. Global equities had a turbulent month as markets reacted to the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. Source: visualcapitalist.com |
April 14, 2026-The global economy faces renewed tests as the war in the Middle East threatens to disrupt growth and disinflation.
After withstanding higher trade barriers and elevated uncertainty last year, global activity now faces a major test from the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Assuming that the conflict remains limited in duration and scope, global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027.