Ongoing Iranian strikes continue as of Mar 18, 2026, while former President Trump said the war may end soon, keeping geopolitical risk elevated. The persistence of strikes increases the risk of regional escalation and market volatility, likely pressuring energy and safe-haven assets and boosting defense-sector interest. Monitor oil prices, regional supply routes, and flows into Treasuries and gold for short-term portfolio impact.
Ongoing Iranian strikes continue as of Mar 18, 2026, while former President Trump said the war may end soon, keeping geopolitical risk elevated. The persistence of strikes increases the risk of regional escalation and market volatility, likely pressuring energy and safe-haven assets and boosting defense-sector interest. Monitor oil prices, regional supply routes, and flows into Treasuries and gold for short-term portfolio impact.
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mildly negative
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