From Hormuz fears to oil spikes, investors are adapting to constant shocks Last updated: May 15, 2026 | 16:18 Energy markets today are supported by diversified supply, strategic reserves and flexible production. IANS The latest escalation involving Iran has once again placed the Middle East at the centre of global market attention. Oil prices reacted immediately, volatility picked up, and investors were reminded how quickly geopolitical risks can ripple through global markets. Brent crude briefly spiked towards $140 per barrel range on fears of disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries close to 20 percent of global oil supply. Yet the reaction did not last. Prices soon eased back toward 100 dollars, continuing a pattern that has become increasingly familiar. Markets today are not ignoring geopolitical risk. They are processing it differently. Instead of sustained panic, there is a cycle of sharp reaction followed by quick stabilisation.…