03.03.2026
Crisis Reflex: how do markets react to tensions in the Middle East?
Rising tensions in the Middle East are confronting markets with their greatest adversary: uncertainty.
The initial reaction is almost automatic - equities pull back, volatility spikes, safe havens catch a bid, and oil becomes the ultimate risk barometer. But history shows that first moves are not always the lasting ones.
Are we facing a structural turning point, or just another temporary shock? The answer may not be what investors expect.
Watch the video by John Plassard, Partner and Head of Investment Strategy at Cité Gestion:
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How do oil price shocks affect inflation over time?
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How to navigate uncertainty?
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Appointment of two new partners at Cité Gestion
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Is the worst nightmare of central banks (and investors) making a comeback?
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