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US software stocks have undergone a sharp valuation reset in early 2026 as protracted inflation data and shifting rate expectations compress forward multiples. The article says the Iran conflict is adding to risk-off positioning, driving investors out of high-beta cloud names. The impact is sector-level rather than company-specific, with likely pressure across software valuations and sentiment.

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US software stocks have undergone a sharp valuation reset in early 2026 as protracted inflation data and shifting rate expectations compress forward multiples. The article says the Iran conflict is adding to risk-off positioning, driving investors out of high-beta cloud names. The impact is sector-level rather than company-specific, with likely pressure across software valuations and sentiment.

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