‘See through’ Iran war? Markets exploit permacrisis instead
The article discusses the dissonance between high stock markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Iran conflict. It suggests that investors are adapting to a world characterized by persistent crises, where mega-trends overshadow individual events. The piece highlights the complexities of the current global landscape, including the implications of U.S.-China rivalry and the evolving nature of international relations.
- ▪Record-high stock markets exist alongside geopolitical shocks, leading to puzzlement among investors.
- ▪The concept of 'permacrisis' is gaining traction, indicating a world of ongoing competition and conflict.
- ▪Energy markets are volatile, with significant fluctuations in oil prices occurring rapidly during conflicts.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/article-see-through-iran-war-markets-exploit-permacrisis-instead-mike-dolan/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:10:48 +0000 |
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDissonance between record-high stocks and a geopolitical shock puzzles many, and a common narrative is that investors are “seeing through” the Iran conflict. But there’s another take: this is just the sort of world we’re now stuck in, and blow-by-blow events matter less than mega-trends and long horizons.In an event-packed week like this, arguments cut both ways.Sky-high oil prices are real and do matter - but they could, and have, also dropped 15 per cent to 20 per cent in an hour in this frenetic war environment.
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