eToro: Rising Oil Prices and Inflation Risks Remain Market Trading Focus

eToro analyst Lale Akoner said in a report that the US-Iran conflict is driving up oil prices, increasing inflation risks, and may keep interest rates elevated for an extended period. She noted that this could be bad news for assets such as bonds, real estate, utilities, and high-priced growth stocks. "Unless there is a more severe disruption to oil supply, the market's primary focus will remain on oil prices, inflation expectations, and the most interest-rate-sensitive investment areas." (Jin Shi)