Investors spy a tipping point for bonds after geopolitics shreds old playbooks

Bonds have not protected investors during the Iran war, but some fund managers believe they could regain safe-haven status if inflation begins to weigh on growth. The article frames a potential shift in bond-market behavior rather than reporting a specific macro data point or policy move. Market impact is limited for now, but the outlook is relevant for defensive positioning across fixed income.

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Bonds have not protected investors during the Iran war, but some fund managers believe they could regain safe-haven status if inflation begins to weigh on growth. The article frames a potential shift in bond-market behavior rather than reporting a specific macro data point or policy move. Market impact is limited for now, but the outlook is relevant for defensive positioning across fixed income.