US Treasury Secretary Defends Economic Cost of Countering Iran

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GCC CONTEXT

Rising US-Iran tensions could increase geopolitical risk premiums across GCC markets, particularly impacting energy prices and regional equities as investors price in potential supply disruptions and security concerns. GCC investors should monitor how escalating US rhetoric influences oil volatility and currency stability, given the region's direct exposure to Persian Gulf tensions. Defense and energy sectors may see divergent performance depending on market sentiment around conflict probability versus oil supply security.

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