Sunday marks 100 days since the war in the Middle East began, and the conflict continues to drive substantial volatility across all asset classes in every region of the world as a lasting peace deal remains elusive.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have stagnated, with Washington and Tehran sending mixed messages on the state of peace talks and both sides periodically exchanging bouts of military attacks. Nevertheless, a fragile ceasefire remains in place to allow for diplomacy to take place.