July 15th, 2026 - 04:08 GMT
Renewed tensions between the US and Iran have pushed oil prices higher, bringing inflation risks back into focus for global investors, according to Lale Akoner, Global Market Strategist at eToro. While crude prices have risen amid concerns over slower traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, markets are not yet treating the situation as a full-scale oil supply crisis. Instead, investors appear to believe that energy supplies are becoming tighter, but not significantly disrupted. "Markets are pricing in higher geopolitical risk, but not a major supply shock," said Akoner. "Slower traffic ...