Geoeconomics at the Center: How Markets Are Responding to Conflict

This commentary discusses how geoeconomics has emerged as a central force shaping global markets in times of conflict. It highlights how financial systems, energy markets, and trade networks increasingly respond to geopolitical tensions in real time. The analysis further explores the disproportionate impact on emerging economies and the rise of economic statecraft through sanctions and fragmentation. Ultimately, it argues that markets are no longer passive observers but active arenas where global power struggles unfold.