Wall Street firms look to ex-military, national security experts to navigate Iran conflict risks

On Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, a major geopolitical shock. Many Wall Street firms had already been anticipating military action after warnings from ex-military and national-security advisors, prompting heightened risk-off positioning and potential market volatility.

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On Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, a major geopolitical shock. Many Wall Street firms had already been anticipating military action after warnings from ex-military and national-security advisors, prompting heightened risk-off positioning and potential market volatility.