Contrary to media reports, the Iran war has not prompted markets to flee to the financial sanctuary of the world’s reserve currency. Does this mean the conflict might end soon?

Even if the war winds down around month-end, that's still enough time "to cause psychic damage to investors, consumers, and adversely affect economic data for the April release…

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks slumped on Friday, poised for a second straight weekly decline as fast-dwindling hopes of a resolution to the US and Israel’s war with Iran kept oil…

Contrary to media reports, the Iran war has not prompted markets to flee to the financial sanctuary of the world’s reserve currency. Does this mean the conflict might end soon?

"The end is not in sight. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and markets are starting to price in a prolonged, uncertain endgame."

Developed-market sovereign debt is often seen as a stable investment — but the conflict in the Middle East has changed the picture.