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Iran War Research

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is exerting significant upward pressure on global yields and stoking inflationary concerns, primarily through elevated energy costs. Market participants exhibit a 'jaded cynicism' regarding potential geopolitical resolutions between the U.S. and Iran, a sentiment that is keeping oil prices elevated and stalling business investment. Despite these pressures, research suggests that current market expectations for aggressive central bank rate hikes may be overstated, as they fail to account for the recessionary risks stemming from sustained high energy prices. This environment has made government bonds appear relatively inexpensive, prompting recommendations to add quality bonds with a focus on intermediate maturities as a tactical entry point. Simultaneously, the industrial sector is witnessing a price-action-driven rotation toward early-cycle groups, with names like Boeing and Alcoa gaining traction as investors adjust to shifting macro themes. However, significant risks remain as global hedge fund gross leverage reaches all-time highs and extreme positioning in certain sectors creates vulnerability for a reversal. Overall, the research direction emphasizes navigating geopolitical volatility by balancing quality bond exposure against tactical shifts in industrial and material equities.

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Early Morning Reid: June and Q2 2026 Performance Review

Deutsche Bank·Jul 1, 2026

Q2 2026 was defined by geopolitical relief in the US-Iran conflict, which led to a collapse in oil prices and a surge in equity performance, notably in the semiconductor sector. Simultaneously, resilient economic data drove major central banks to adopt more hawkish policy stances.

Global Daily

Rabobank·Jul 9, 2026

This report highlights rising military and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and their potential to disrupt global energy markets. It also covers shifts in economic statecraft, including increased protectionism in the US and Europe.

Economics Quarterly

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank·Jun 26, 2026

The report evaluates the economic impacts of the Middle East conflict, noting a precarious recovery in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. While the US economy shows resilience, Euro area growth remains burdened by higher energy costs and inflationary pressures.

International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing

J.P. Morgan·Jun 15, 2026

The report highlights market optimism following a US/Iran peace deal and outlines a tactical shift toward a global growth recovery. Strategists remain bullish on equities while closely monitoring central bank policy decisions.

Morning Report

Westpac·Jun 11, 2026

The Morning Report details market reactions to Middle Eastern geopolitical developments, ongoing tech sector rotations, and upcoming US CPI data. It notes declining treasury yields and mixed performance in global equity indices.

Hormuz Update Still Not Plain Versaillesing

Rabobank·Jun 23, 2026

The report evaluates the impact of the US-Iran 'Versailles' Memorandum of Understanding on the Strait of Hormuz. It concludes that while energy flows have improved, deep-seated disagreements make a return to military tension the most likely base case outcome.

Iran Has Won So Far

UniCredit·Jun 19, 2026

The US-Iran MoU Buys Hormuz Reopening With Front-Loaded Concessions to Iran

SEB·Jun 17, 2026

Trump's Lessfires Have Failed to Stabilize the Middle East

SEB·Jun 8, 2026

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