War and $100 Oil Reshape Markets in Volatile Third Quarter

· Finance

The third quarter was notably volatile for stocks and bonds, driven by war, oil prices reaching $100 and a bond sell-off. The combination of geopolitical conflict and elevated energy costs weighed on market sentiment.

Why it matters：The quarter's cross-asset turbulence illustrates how geopolitics and energy prices now drive portfolio risk, shaping allocation decisions into the next quarter.

Key points

  • Stocks and bonds saw notable volatility in the quarter.
  • Oil prices hit $100 amid war.
  • A bond sell-off added to market stress.

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