Why is the stockmarket ignoring reality? | The Economist @TheEconomist

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

The war in Iran has caused a global energy crunch not seen in years. But take a look at the S&P 500 since the the war broke out and it looks like investors are unfazed. Our capital markets correspondent, Joshua Roberts, explains why the stockmarket is ignoring reality. #markets #finance #wallstreet

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