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Iran will not surrender or stop attacks: Larijani

Mar 08, 2026 &03050808202631; 01:05 UTC economictimes.indiatimes.com Trending 4/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -65/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Iran's hardline stance on continued military operations signals escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting oil prices and global risk sentiment. This rhetoric increases uncertainty for energy markets and may support safe-haven assets.

AI CONFIDENCE

72% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Geopolitical tensions in Iran typically drive crude oil prices higher due to supply disruption concerns

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Safe-haven demand increases during Middle East escalation

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Risk-off sentiment may strengthen USD as safe-haven currency while energy costs pressure EUR

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

Expected to decline

European equities vulnerable to energy price shocks and geopolitical risk premium

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

High volatility expected

Mixed impact: energy stocks benefit from higher oil, but broader market faces risk-off pressure

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10-Year Treasury Yield

^TNXBond

Expected to decline

Flight-to-safety demand supports bond prices, pushing yields lower

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Consider long positions in crude oil (CL=F) and gold (GC=F) as geopolitical hedges. Reduce exposure to European equities and cyclical sectors; rotate toward defensive assets and USD-denominated safe havens until tensions de-escalate.

KEY SIGNALS

Escalating Iran military rhetoricGeopolitical risk premium activationSafe-haven asset demand increaseOil supply uncertaintyRisk-off market sentiment

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyUtilitiesDefensive StocksPrecious Metals

Analysis generated on Mar 09, 2026 at 17:04 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Economic Times. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Iran will not surrender or stop attacks: Larijani

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