War, $100 oil and bond sell-off reshaped markets in third quarter

· Economy · United States

The third quarter was notably volatile for stocks and bonds, shaped by war, $100 oil and a bond sell-off. The combination of geopolitical conflict and energy price shocks drove sharp market swings.

Why it matters：The quarter illustrates how war and energy shocks transmit into global asset prices, shaping investor positioning into year-end.

Key points

  • Stocks and bonds saw notable volatility in Q3.
  • $100 oil was a key driver.
  • A bond sell-off added to market pressure.

Sources (original reporting)

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