📉 1. Geopolitical Tensions & Market Impact

Recent U.S. sanctions and actions against Iranian entities like sanctioning tankers and financial channels are part of broader pressure on Iran’s economy. These measures aim to cut off sources of revenue tied to things like oil exports. These disruptions ripple into global markets — oil, stocks, and crypto often see volatility when tensions rise equities in India fell sharply on similar events last year due to fear of energy market shocks.