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Macro EconomyUpdated×6•Originally published 23 April 2026•Updated 25 April 2026•
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Global Energy Shock Drives Divergence in Equity Market Performance

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Key Facts

1Fatih Birol described the Iran conflict as triggering the biggest energy security threat in history.
2Global stock markets are showing varied responses as the energy impact is not felt uniformly across regions.

The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.5% to 611.04 points, heading for a 2.5% weekly loss as energy security concerns intensify. Market volatility increased following the emergence of U.S.-U.K. tariff risks, which weighed heavily on the British Pound and the FTSE 100 index. Simultaneously, a significant oil shock in the Persian Gulf triggered sharp movements across global commodity and bond markets. While a U.S.-brokered ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon offered some diplomatic relief, the IEA’s warnings on energy threats prompted a $28 billion EU spending proposal. This European plan aims to coordinate fuel supplies and reduce external dependency to mitigate supply shocks. Investors remain focused on the effectiveness of these policy measures in stabilizing growth amid shifting inflationary drivers and trade tensions.