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 |
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