Global equities (MSCI World index) edged higher worldwide; Oil prices rise amid Iran conflict
Global equities (MSCI World index) edged higher worldwide; Oil prices rise amid Iran conflict Monthly markets review - July 2026 Monthly markets review - July 2026 A review of markets in July when commodities gained amid higher oil prices and value stocks performed well. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI World index, edged marginally higher in July. The month was marked by a rotation away from some high growth parts of the market that have previously performed well, and towards some lower valued sectors. Global bond markets were largely driven by expectations for higher inflation. Commodities gained amid higher oil prices as the Iran conflict escalated. ...