The Iran War Has Ratcheted Up Uncertainty. Why Some Investors Say Now Is 'Not the Time to React'

The three-week-old war in Iran is escalating geopolitical risk and testing investor nerve on Wall Street, driving heightened volatility and risk-off positioning. Expect potential market-wide effects including wider risk premia, pressure on energy prices and increased demand for safe-haven assets.

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The three-week-old war in Iran is escalating geopolitical risk and testing investor nerve on Wall Street, driving heightened volatility and risk-off positioning. Expect potential market-wide effects including wider risk premia, pressure on energy prices and increased demand for safe-haven assets.