Complacency Is Cracking as Goldman Clients Brace for Stocks Rout

South Korean equities fell on March 9, 2026 after escalating Iran-related tensions and rising oil prices prompted investors to reduce risk exposure. The conflict-driven risk-off move increased regional market volatility and pressured risk assets, prompting short-term reallocations away from equities.

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South Korean equities fell on March 9, 2026 after escalating Iran-related tensions and rising oil prices prompted investors to reduce risk exposure. The conflict-driven risk-off move increased regional market volatility and pressured risk assets, prompting short-term reallocations away from equities.