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Financial markets experienced a rather intense and volatile summer, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and tensions in energy prices, which consequently put pressure on inflation and monetary policy expectations. July and August were marked by a renewed rise in oil and gas prices, a widespread increase in interest rates, and a…

(Bloomberg) — Global financial markets already under strain from a bond selloff and sharp currency swings face the risk of more volatility in the months ahead with the prospect of interest-rate hikes, mounting concerns over fiscal deficits and the ongoing war in the Middle East.