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Commodities Surge, Everything Else Sinks As Iran War Drags On
Since the attack began on Feb. 28, nearly every major asset class - aside from commodities and cash - has slipped into the red, with losses spreading broadly across global markets through March 17's close. A broad measure of raw materials has surged 4.7% since the war began, sparked by soaring energy costs as the conflict restricts oil and natural gas exports from the Persian Gulf region - a supply shock that's spilled over into other commodities.
Since the attack began on Feb. 28, nearly every major asset class - aside from commodities and cash - has slipped into the red, with losses spreading broadly across global markets through March 17's close. A broad measure of raw materials has surged 4.7% since the war began, sparked by soaring energy costs as the conflict restricts oil and natural gas exports from the Persian Gulf region - a supply shock that's spilled over into other commodities.