War, Geopolitics & Global Tensions

See how international conflicts and political instability create market uncertainty and trigger risk-off sentiment.

Financial markets crave stability. Geopolitical events, such as wars or significant political disputes, introduce profound uncertainty. This "geopolitical risk" can disrupt supply chains (e.g., oil), spook investors, and cause a flight to safety. During these times, market participants often sell riskier assets like stocks and flock to 'safe havens' like gold or the U.S. dollar.