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SPY (S&P 500 ETF) is down about 2% year-to-date as fear dominates global markets. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have intensified, prompting capital to rotate out of equities and driving risk-off positioning. Expect elevated volatility and continued outflows from risk assets while geopolitical uncertainty persists.

Analysis

SPY (S&P 500 ETF) is down about 2% year-to-date as fear dominates global markets. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have intensified, prompting capital to rotate out of equities and driving risk-off positioning. Expect elevated volatility and continued outflows from risk assets while geopolitical uncertainty persists.