Global equity markets face headwinds from Middle East conflict, tech earnings, and rising yields

Global equity markets experienced a downturn this week driven by the convergence of geopolitical escalation in the Middle East, tech sector earnings volatility, and inflationary pressures from rising fuel costs. These factors collectively pushed sovereign debt yields higher, tightening financial conditions. The persistence of these headwinds remains uncertain as investors weigh corporate performance against macro-geopolitical risks.