Report published August 17, 2026
What Does the US-Iran Conflict Mean for Markets? UBS Research Analysis
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Authors / editors: Dirk Effenberger, Tilmann Kolb, Christopher Swann, Giovanni Staunovo
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Shipping workarounds and stockpiling by major consumers have mitigated energy supply shocks from the US-Iran conflict, enabling equity markets to refocus on corporate earnings and AI growth. However, with diplomatic talks stalled, UBS recommends maintaining diversified commodity exposure—including gold and copper—to hedge geopolitical risks.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Shipping workarounds and demand management by major consumers have eased immediate energy market disruptions, allowing equity investors to refocus on earnings and AI investment.
- 2.Diplomatic negotiations remain stalled and opaque, meaning geopolitical flare-ups could resurface at any time.
- 3.UBS maintains an Attractive rating on global equities while recommending diversified commodity exposure, including gold and copper, to hedge against ongoing geopolitical and supply risks.
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- 01 Workarounds are helping maintain energy flows.
- 02 But negotiations have stalled and flare-ups remain possible.
- 03 So, we continue to favor a diversified approach to commodities.
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| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Strait of Hormuz Normal Oil Flow Volume | 21 million barrels per day | Strait of Hormuz normally carries around 21 million barrels of oil per day, accounting for more than one quarter of global maritime oil trade. |
| Strait of Hormuz Share of Global Maritime Oil Trade | >25% | The Strait of Hormuz accounts for more than one quarter of global maritime oil trade. |
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