The exchange of strikes between Iran and its adversaries is rapidly transforming a regional conflict into a source of global energy risk. Drone attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities in Ras Tanura, a fire at infrastructure in the Ahvaz area, and reports of an almost complete halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz together paint an alarming picture for the global oil market.

Spain’s banking giant BBVA on Thursday reported a record annual profit, brushing aside the turbulence caused by its failed hostile takeover bid for domestic rival Banco Sabadell.

Sterling steadied on Monday after last week’s sharp fluctuations, trading slightly stronger against the euro and holding steady versus the dollar. The pound remains well above recent lows following Friday’s turbulence, which saw its weakest level against the euro since early 2023.

Economists are warning that the global economic system could face a deeper financial crisis in the final quarter of 2025, spanning October to December. Rising geopolitical tensions, tighter monetary policies in major economies, shifts in capital flows, and trade imbalances are key factors weakening financial stability. Declining liquidity, higher risk premiums, and falling investor confidence are increasing volatility in asset prices, amplifying instability in both financial and real sectors.

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A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after encountering severe turbulence on Wednesday evening. Delta confirmed that Flight DL56 landed safely at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport at around 7:45 p.m.

Ryanair flight FR8, traveling from Berlin Brandenburg, Germany, to Milan Malpensa, Italy, made an emergency landing in Memmingen, southern Bavaria, on Wednesday evening, following a sudden encounter with severe turbulence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday urged Russia and China to consistently strengthen their strategic cooperation amid global turbulence. Putin made these comments during a meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Kremlin.

At least five passengers aboard a United Airlines flight bound for Houston were injured on Sunday night when the plane encountered severe turbulence, forcing an unexpected landing at Texas airport.