Markets Under Fire: What Two Weeks of War Have (and Haven't) Changed

About this episode

Karl Eggerss assesses market reactions two weeks into the Iran war and offers investment strategies during volatility.

In this episode of Creating Richer Lives , Karl Eggerss steps back to assess how markets are reacting two weeks into the Iran war—and what investors should (and shouldn't) do next. He breaks down the surge in oil prices, rising interest rates, volatility, and why this market pullback has been far more measured than headlines suggest. Karl also explains the importance of diversification, position sizing, and rebalancing during periods of uncertainty, while highlighting where opportunities may be quietly emerging. A timely, level‑headed look at navigating volatility without overreacting. Show Topics: War‑Driven Market Volatility Oil Prices Surge Rates Fail Diversify Diversification Still Matters Avoid Panic Decisions

People in this episode

Host: Karl Eggerss

Topics covered

• War-Driven Market Volatility
• Oil Prices Surge
• Rates Fail
• Diversification
• Market Pullback
• Investment Strategies
• Navigating Volatility

Keywords

• market volatility
• oil prices
• interest rates
• diversification
• investment strategies
• rebalancing
• market pullback

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Places: Iran

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