The U.S. stock market has so far been relatively resilient to the Israel-Iran conflict that continues to rage unabated. The S&P 500 Index, a measure of broader market performance, ended Friday, the day Israel launched its first strikes,

The International Energy Agency tweaked its global oil demand forecast, now expecting demand to rise by 720,000 barrels a day this year versus 740,000 barrels previously, citing weak second-quarter deliveries in the U.

When asked at a news briefing Monday about the prospect of a ceasefire, however, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated he was not interested in one, according to NBC News. Netanyahu said Israel is "not backing down" from eliminating Iran's nuclear program.

Following a robust 10 per cent rally in the Nifty since the tariff pause announcement on April 9, 2025, Emkay expects markets to pause.

Global markets have remained relatively calm amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. But that sentiment could quickly shift, according to experts, if the conflict affects the Strait of Hormuz.

Global investors may be underpricing the impact of a conflict between Israel and Iran, market watchers warned on Monday, as stocks rallied despite escalating warfare in the Middle East. The two regional powers continued trading fire on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day of fighting since Israel launched airstrikes against Iran last week.

Investors were on edge as financial markets reopened on Sunday, with crude oil prices initially up near 4% as markets were gripped by the escalating threat of a sweeping conflict in the Middle East. U.

Oil prices leaped, and stocks slumped on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.

While Israel has reported some casualties as a result of Iran's strikes, the nation aims to remain open for business. Bank of Israel on Sunday said that the main branches of the nation’s lenders would remain open.