I just saw how the markets react strongly to geopolitical tensions. On April 2nd, while Trump was making statements about a possible confrontation with Iran, the U.S. stock indices moved downward. The S&P 500 futures fell 0.5%, reflecting some concern among investors.

But the most interesting thing is in oil. WTI broke through $103 per barrel, rising 4.07% for the day. Brent also moved significantly, gaining $4 and closing at $102.86, with a 4.06% increase. It’s quite clear that stock markets are reacting to nervousness about energy supply.

Trump was quite direct in his comments. He mentioned that if there’s no agreement, the United States would be willing to attack Iranian energy facilities. Such statements typically trigger crude oil prices because investors start calculating potential supply disruptions.

What you see is the classic trade-off: stock indices weaken due to uncertainty and geopolitical risk, while energy commodities strengthen. If these kinds of tensions continue, we will probably see more volatility in the stock markets and sustained pressure on oil prices.