How Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Affect Markets

An examination of how global conflicts introduce uncertainty and trigger "risk-off" sentiment among investors.

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Financial markets thrive on stability. Wars, political turmoil, and other geopolitical shocks disrupt this stability, causing investors to sell riskier assets like stocks and flee to "safe havens" such as gold or the U.S. dollar. This article explores the historical market impact of major global events.