Who has profited most from the war on Iran?
Key takeaways
- Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks saw profits soar as war and uncertainty upended markets.
- A lasting deal could ease the economic pain felt by businesses and consumers worldwide.
- Defence contractors, oil and gas producers and investment banks are among the sectors that have seen profits soar as war and uncertainty have upended global markets.
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Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks saw profits soar as war and uncertainty upended markets.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo(Al Jazeera)By Hanna Duggal Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Nearly four months since the United States and Israel first launched strikes on Iran, sending energy prices soaring and disrupting global trade, the two sides are holding talks in Switzerland with a memorandum of understanding in place establishing a 60-day ceasefire and framework for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and the future of the Strait of Hormuz.
A lasting deal could ease the economic pain felt by businesses and consumers worldwide. But, for some companies, the conflict has proven immensely profitable.