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Resource-poor, technology-heavy economies like South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan are most vulnerable to energy supply disruptions. Their reliance on imported energy makes their stock markets highly sensitive to geopolitical tensions in the Gulf.

Impact: Portfolio diversification must account for regional energy dependencies to mitigate volatility in tech-heavy markets.

— from Geopolitical Risk: Energy, Defense, and Portfolio Strategy · Asset Class· Mar 12, 2026