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What Happens to My Stocks When There's a War? Geopolitical Risk, Simply Explained

Every time the news mentions "geopolitical risk," markets shake. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of why — using the U.S.–Iran conflict as a real-world example.

2026.06.10·6 min·
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