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geopoliticsbullishPublished Jul 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

Iran war boosts defense stocks while pressuring equities and questioning safe havens

Iran war boosts defense stocks while pressuring equities and questioning safe havens
Shares of US and European defense contractors rose 1-5% on conflict escalation, while broader stocks slipped and traditional safe-haven assets like gold faced unusual pressure amid energy shocks.

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