G7 Finance Ministers Meet in Paris Amid Iran and Tariff Tensions

G7 finance ministers convened in Paris to discuss escalating tensions with Iran and potential coordinated responses, including targeted financial measures. The discussions are influencing risk appetite and oil price expectations, with markets assessing the likelihood of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transmission channel for energy markets. Exposure is concentrated in energy equities, emerging market debt, and shipping rates, particularly for companies with regional operations or reliance on Middle Eastern oil transit. Simultaneously, tariff concerns resurfaced as ministers debated trade policy alignment, affecting global supply chain-sensitive sectors such as semiconductors and industrial manufacturing. Traders will watch the joint statement due Friday for signals on coordinated tariff adjustments or sanctions targeting Iranian oil exports.

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