As war spreads across the Persian Gulf, the first tremors are felt in oil markets. The deeper shock may come later — in the foundations of the global financial system. For nearly five decades, the … As war spreads across the Persian Gulf, the first tremors are felt in oil markets. The deeper shock may come later — in the foundations of the global financial system. For nearly five decades, the international monetary order has rested upon a quiet ... [9655 chars]