Market Shocks and Lessons from History: How Oil Crises Have Shaped Gold, Treasuries, and Stocks
Exploring past geopolitical oil disruptions to better understand today’s markets and prepare for what’s next
Global oil supply disruptions have repeatedly acted as economic earthquakes, sending shockwaves across asset classes.
Why Analyze These Events?
Understanding how past oil shocks have affected global markets is crucial for making sense of current geopolitical risks—especially the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. By studying how previous crises impacted oil, gold, treasuries, and the S&P 500, we can better anticipate possible market moves and prepare for volatility. While history never repeats itself exactly—each event unfolds in a unique economic and geopolitical environment—studying past crises remains invaluable.
The past is not always a perfect predictor of the future, and every event must be analyzed in its own context, as time, the economy, and the world are different each time. However, history is a great teacher, providing crucial perspective as we navigate the uncertainty of today’s markets.
Let’s take a trip through history and see how some of the biggest oil shocks since 1973 have…