Trump's Iran Move Sparks Market Chaos

0:00Here's more Sydney news from March 12th. President Donald Trump has declared near victory in the war against Iran after joining Israel's efforts, but this move is sparking major chaos in. Financial markets, much like his global tariffs, did almost a year ago. Stocks and bonds are tumbling, with oil prices driving the volatility as investors watch every headline for impacts on energy costs. Last April, those aggressive tariffs caused a quick market meltdown, but Treasury Secretary Scott Besson and business leaders like Jamie Diamond. From J.P. Morgan convinced Trump to drop most of them within days. Backing away from a real war with Iran is far tougher, especially with lies at stake in risks of broader economic fallout. Markets are hyper-focused on oil right now, with many assets moving in lockstep with its price, according to Deutsche Bank's strategist Jim Reed. Hedge funds like Biasni, Millennium and 0.72 all posted losses last week amid the swings, showing how leverage amplifies the pain across bonds. Stocks and more. Retail investors are adding to the frenzy too,

1:05through popular options on apps like Robinhood and levered exchange traded funds that force quick buying or selling. Even a brief stock dip in early August from Japanese rate hikes and soft earnings showed how fast trouble spreads in today's leverage finance world. Volatility gauges like the VIX are at levels not seen since the tariff shock, easing a bit as oil dipped below $100 a barrel. But with the Iran conflict dragging on, another oil spike could ignite fresh term oil that's much harder to put out than last year's trade spat. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com