Potential Iranian Attack On Israel Could Rattle Markets: What Happened To Stocks When Russia Invaded Ukraine?
Portfolio Pulse from Michael Juliano
Global markets may face significant disruptions if Iran attacks Israel, similar to the market reaction when Russia invaded Ukraine. U.S. stocks, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index, experienced sharp declines during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Current market conditions are already under pressure due to recent Federal Reserve decisions and a cooler-than-expected jobs report. Middle Eastern financial markets have also tumbled in response to the potential Iranian threat.

August 05, 2024 | 3:08 pm
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The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) is likely to experience downward pressure if Iran attacks Israel, mirroring the market reaction to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, tracked by DIA, saw significant declines during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A similar geopolitical event involving Iran and Israel could lead to comparable market reactions.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 80
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) could see significant volatility if Iran attacks Israel, similar to the market reaction during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Historical data shows that the S&P 500 Index, tracked by SPY, dropped significantly during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A similar geopolitical event involving Iran and Israel could lead to comparable market reactions.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 80