Packaging stocks fall as Iran war drives energy costs

Packaging stocks are declining as the Middle East conflict pushes up energy prices and disrupts global supply chains, adding pressure to an already cyclical sector. Market data shows the packaging industry among the weakest performers since the conflict began, reflecting rising costs and growing economic uncertainty. The Morningstar Global Packaging and Containers Index has recorded a sharp sell-off, with industry stock prices falling by around 14% since the start of the war. Packaging companies are un ...