During Operation “Roaring Lion”, global equity markets showed volatility amid rising Middle East tensions. Tel Aviv moved differently.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
TA-35: +71% YoY (Mar 2025–Mar 2026)
Reached all-time highs in March 2026
About +6% following Israel-US strikes on Iran
Global comparison (same period)
US S&P 500: −6.1% from its Jan-2026 peak
EU Euro Stoxx 50: −2% weekly decline during escalation
JP Nikkei 225: −3.5% amid energy-route risk concerns
AE Dubai Index: −3.2% on regional risk repricing
What markets priced
- Global volatility increased
- Energy-sensitive markets declined
- Israeli equities diverged from the global trend
The takeaway:
While many markets priced regional risk, Tel Aviv equities traded near record highs — signaling investor focus on long-term fundamentals rather than short-term escalation.
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