Asian stocks mirrored US declines as fears of the Iran war impacting energy supplies and boosting inflation intensified. Oil prices, though slightly lower Friday, remained elevated due to defiant rhetoric regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Investors are now pricing in prolonged inflation and potential impacts on corporate earnings, with Treasury yields rising on inflation worries.
7 investing lessons from Jim Leitner for building the right market mindset
Leitner believes investors should remain open to new ideas and recognise that markets can challenge even experienced participants.