Middle East Conflicts Can Cause Temporary Stock Volatility But Limited Long-Term Impact
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The Middle East is important for global oil supply and trade. Conflicts there can disrupt oil and increase costs for companies, hurting stocks.
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The 1967 Six-Day War caused a minor, short-lived drop in stocks that quickly recovered.
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The 1990-91 Gulf War led to a sharp initial stock drop, but markets rebounded as the conflict wound down.
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The 2003 Iraq War preceded a stock slide, but markets were stable once fighting began.
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The 2010-11 Arab Spring brought some volatility, but effects on stocks were limited.