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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Niloy Chakrabarti

US-Iran War Sparks Market Jitters — But Experts Say 'Stay Invested' or Risk Missing Gains

Trillions have been wiped out from stock markets since the onset of the Middle East conflict. (Credit: Rawpixel)

Wall Street strategists are issuing a 'stay the course' directive to American households as the escalating US-Iran war wipes trillions from markets, warning that fleeing to cash now risks missing the inevitable 'ripper of a rally' that historically follows geopolitical shocks.

Global X head of investment strategy Scott Helfstein and Carson Group's Ryan Detrick lead a growing chorus of experts who maintain that while the 18-day conflict has sent oil past $115 and triggered a 4.2% dip in the Morningstar US Market Index, the 'biggest mistake' an investor can make is cashing out and missing the subsequent bounce.

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