Energy markets influence nearly every part of the global economy. When oil prices move sharply during geopolitical crises, market volatility often follows.

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered market volatility across stocks, oil, and gold. Understanding how markets react to global conflict can help investors maintain long-term perspective.

When global conflict rattles the headlines, it’s natural to worry about your investments. But history shows that markets often recover—and even grow—in the months that follow. In this post, I share data-backed insights on how the S&P 500 has responded to past geopolitical events and why staying the course can pay off.