How Do Conflicts and Wars Affect Stocks?

The latest chapter of a long history of military conflict in the Middle East began on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel. Israel responded by declaring war on Hamas shortly thereafter. In the months that have followed, tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated after confrontations between Iranian-backed militia groups and the U.S. and its allies. Read Full Article »