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US at war with Iran: Will the stock market crash? What will I do – Buy gold and oil?
By Financial Horse  •  March 2, 2026
In last week’s FH Premium article on the US-Iran situation, I wrote that the chances of a US attack on Iran is higher than the markets may be expecting. For the simple reason that the US has amassed significant military assets in the area — including not just 2 carrier groups but also crucially logistical support infrastructure required to sustain a prolonged air campaign, and anti-missile capability required to defend against any Iranian response. Which goes beyond what you need for a bluff. Well, that unfortunately turned out to be the case because over the weekend we saw US-Israel airstrikes against Iran. I know many of you have asked for my views on the software sell-off, but I figured the Iran situation is the more urgent one (I will write on software separately). In this article I wanted to discuss:
  1. Latest update on the US-Israel-Iran war
  2. How this likely evolves going forward?
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By Financial Horse
Financial Horse was founded with a simple goal – To provide high quality financial commentary, in plain English. He is a firm believer in Einstein’s quote that “If you can’t explain it to six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” Too much of finance is shrouded in complex jargon, and Financial Horse aims to demystify financial investments.
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