Goldman Sachs and Moelis Maintain Operations Amid Iran Tensions

Goldman Sachs and Moelis have affirmed normal operations despite escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent Iran-related geopolitical developments. The reassurance supports risk appetite in global investment banking operations, mitigating concerns about direct disruption to capital flows or advisory mandates in the region. While Iranian asset valuations remain depressed due to sanctions and geopolitical risk, U.S. financial firms’ exposure is limited, with any broader market impact likely to stem from oil price volatility and risk-off sentiment rather than direct operational impacts. Investors are monitoring U.S. Treasury sanctions guidance and oil supply reports from the Strait of Hormuz as key near-term catalysts for potential risk reassessment.

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