The 2022 Russia-Ukraine War & Oil Shock
A masterclass in geopolitical risk, commodity spikes, and the value of sector diversification.
The Ultimate Geopolitical Shock
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, markets didn't just drop—they fractured. While the S&P 500 struggled with uncertainty and inflation fears, the structural shock to energy supplies sent oil prices skyrocketing, turning the Energy sector into the defining hedge of the year.
Market Impact & Sector Divergence
Markets don't wait for clarity. In February 2022, markets began pricing in an invasion weeks before it officially started. If your portfolio was over-weighted in European equities or global energy consumers, this replay shows exactly how your stop-losses would (or wouldn't) have triggered.
The Energy Spike
Crude oil surged past $120 a barrel. Unprecedented supply constraints meant that while tech and consumer stocks bled, energy and defense contractors saw massive rallies.
Inflation Acceleration
The war exacerbated existing inflationary pressures, forcing central banks into aggressive rate hikes. This crushed high-duration growth assets and tech stocks.
Survival Analysis
A traditional 60/40 portfolio struggled during this period because both stocks and bonds fell simultaneously (due to inflation and rising rates). The only true safe havens were commodities, energy equities, and defense stocks. StressTest.pro allows you to replay the exact shock window (Feb-June 2022) to see if you had enough inflation/commodity hedges.
Replay The 2022 Energy Shock
Historical Simulator
How exposed are you to the next geopolitical crisis? Run your current portfolio through the Russia-Ukraine war scenario and see how your asset allocation handles an inflation and energy shock.
Run Russia-Ukraine Simulation