Middle‑East
Beyond's analysis on Middle‑East
- — A tightening diesel supply picture — driven by Middle‑East conflict, reduced refining capacity and new sanctions on Iran — threatens to persist beyond the current war
- — Trump‑brokered Hamas disarmament pledge could cut Middle‑East risk premiums and boost reconstruction‑related business
- — Europe’s role as a middle power is highlighted by the Iran war, signalling a shift toward greater strategic autonomy and defence readiness
- — Total’s profit jumps as higher oil prices, driven by Middle‑East tensions, boost earnings
- — Gold’s safe‑haven status weakened as its price fell more than 20% amid Middle‑East conflict