Disruptions in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of LNG production in Qatar due to Iranian shelling threaten a repeat of the 2022 energy shock, Bloomberg writes

European gas prices jump 50%: QatarEnergy halts LNG production

A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S

American Airlines Group Inc.

FedEx Corporation

The risk/return ratio for buying out drawdowns in equities does not yet look compelling, Barclays has warned

"Fuel and energy complex, metals and defense industry are in the lead": what to buy during the US-Iran war

On Monday, the markets will face one of the most serious geopolitical tests in recent times: they will open amid a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and military strikes against oil-producing countries in the Middle East. Oninvest has collected the opinions of managers and investors on what market players should prepare for.

War in the Middle East: what should investors do at Monday's market open? 

Israel has announced a "preventive" missile strike on Iran, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-28/israel-launches-attack-on-iran-as-explosions-reported-in-tehran?srnd=homepage-americas">reports</a>, citing the Israeli Defense Ministry. The U.S. is also participating in the operation, sources told the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-explosion-tehran-c2f11247d8a66e36929266f2c557a54c">Associated Press</a> and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/28/world/iran-strikes-trump">The New York Times</a>.

Israel and the U.S. have launched airstrikes against Iran

Bank Hapoalim B.M.

Bank Leumi le-Israel B.M.

Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd.

Israel Discount Bank Limited

Israeli banks have stepped up checks on the tax residency of repatriates from the Russian Federation. The banks either ask clients to prove that the center of their life interests is now in Israel, or independently recognize their Russian tax residency, inviting the client to appeal at once. It is not worth ignoring the banks' requests, otherwise data on Israeli accounts and cards will be received by the Federal Tax Service as part of an auto-exchange of information, financial advisers warn.

Banks in Israel check repatriates for Russian tax residency: what are the risks?

In Serbia, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/12/jared-kushner-protest-belgrade-building-serbia">protests</a> against a $500 million project of the US president's son-in-law Jared Kushner. In the Middle East, a peace plan in which he may play a key role. Between these stories is the same business model: the private company of the president's son-in-law attracted $4.8 billion from sovereign funds of those states that are directly involved in the foreign policy of the United States. Oninvest continues the series of materials about how members of the family of the American leader make money on the famous family name. This article is about why Donald Trump's foreign policy has become a gold mine for the husband of his eldest daughter.

Trump Family Inc.: How the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner makes money on foreign policy

Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza City on the evening of October 28, Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-says-israel-will-respond-after-hamas-hands-over-remains-not-belonging-2025-10-28/">reports</a>. Israel notified the United States of the attacks in advance, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-netanyahu-gaza-strikes-a8dac103?mod=hp_lead_pos2">the</a> WSJ quoted a source as saying.

Israel has launched strikes on Gaza. It accuses Hamas of violating the truce  

At the same time President Trump is visiting Israel, he plans to seal the peace agreement in a meeting with Middle Eastern leaders

Hamas has released seven Israeli hostages. This is part of the US plan to end the war

The Israeli government has endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu <a href="https://x.com/IsraeliPM/status/1976414973493641661">announced</a> on the morning of October 10. According to the statement, the agreement with Hamas calls for the release of all Israeli hostages, "both living and dead."

Israel approves deal with Hamas for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Chevron Corporation

Shell plc

The fall in oil prices is also supported by the strengthening of the dollar

Oil got cheaper after Trump's statement on Israel and Hamas. Will the effect last?

Hamas will release hostages and Israel will withdraw to agreed positions

Israel and Hamas accept first phase of U.S. Gaza peace plan - Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said he has agreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a plan to end the war between Israel and the Hamas group, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-29/trump-unveils-20-point-plan-to-end-gaza-war-after-netanyahu-meet?srnd=homepage-europe">reports</a>. Netanyahu reiterated his support for a plan "that will achieve Israel's military objectives," Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/live-updates-trump-meet-netanyahu-white-house-with-focus-new-gaza-peace-plan-2025-09-29/">reports</a>.