Global Arms Dealer Index Surges Amid Ongoing Military Conflicts

Military conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to escalate, contributing to a rise in geopolitical tensions. According to Ming Pao, Bloomberg's latest data reveals that its Global Arms Dealer Index has increased by 18% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the three major U.S. stock indices. During the same period, the S&P 500 Index has declined by 3.2%. Fourteen companies and individuals engaged in the arms trade have seen their wealth grow by $28 billion in just three months.