War & Geopolitics
How wars, conflicts and geopolitical risk have affected stock markets historically, explained calmly and with real data.
Should I Sell My Stocks During a War? A Calm Guide to Panic Selling
A war headline turned your portfolio red and your finger is over the sell button. Here is a calm, educational look at panic selling and how to tell a reaction from a plan.
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Why Oil Falls and Stocks Rise When War Fears Ease
When war fears ease, oil often falls while stocks rise. Here's the simple mechanic behind it, taught through the June 2026 Iran ceasefire.
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Oil Prices During War: The Strait of Hormuz Explained
After three months of Strait of Hormuz closure, the oil-spike-decay rule has stopped working. Here's what's actually happening to prices and energy stocks.
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US-Iran War and Stocks: Why This Time Is Different (Data and History)
The S&P 500 fell 8%, then hit a new all-time record, all within 50 days of war. Here's what the data shows and why this conflict breaks the historical pattern.
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What Happens to Stocks During Wars: 80 Years of Data
From WWII to Ukraine: how the stock market has reacted to every major military conflict, what recovered, what didn't, and what 80 years of S&P 500 data actually shows.
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