Global energy markets are currently experiencing heightened volatility due to a combination of geopolitical tensions, supply constraints, and shifting demand patterns. The price of Brent crude oil, which serves as a key international benchmark, has been particularly sensitive to developments in major producing regions.

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.

Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index fell by 12.4% on Monday due to a wave of sell-offs triggered by fears over the state of the U.S. economy. The index closed at 31,458.42, losing 4,451.28 points, while the broader TOPIX index dropped by 12.8%, according to Asahi.