GERMANY WARNS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT RISKS GLOBAL INSTABILITY German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Iran and the U.S. to end hostilities and pursue a negotiated deal, warning the conflict is destabilizing far beyond the Middle East. He said the war is already threatening Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for de-escalation between Iran and the U.S., highlighting risks of broader regional conflict and global instability. Escalating tensions in the Middle East are tightening oil supply expectations, reinforcing risk premia in energy markets and weighing on European equities due to proximity and trade exposure. The euro faces downward pressure as geopolitical uncertainty dampens regional growth outlooks and delays ECB rate normalization. European defense stocks and safe-haven bunds are seeing increased demand amid rising risk aversion. Traders will watch the next OPEC+ meeting and U.S. Iran policy statements for signals on energy supply stability and diplomatic momentum.

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