Geopolitics Pressure Keeps US Stocks Slumping With More Downside Possible
TL;DR
US equities have fallen about 7.4% since the Iran conflict began, exceeding the 6.1% median drawdown seen after prior geopolitical shocks, according to Deutsche Bank analysis cited by MarketWatch. With the VIX above 30 signaling elevated fear and both discretionary and systematic investors trimming exposure, the market could face more downside if volatility remains elevated.
- U.S. stocks are faring worse than during past geopolitical shocks — and there’s plenty of room for them to fall further MarketWatch
- 3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets CNN
- Three Reasons the Stock Market Can Endure the War WSJ
- Where to Find Winning Stocks Amid the Iran War Breakdown Barron's
- Iran war volatility strains trading in world's biggest markets Reuters
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