Markets often climb despite worries. In 2020, markets rose before economic recovery became clear. Now, in 2026, a similar pattern emerges amid geopolitical tensions. Investor behavior shows learning, with capital stepping in during fear. While risks remain, markets may have already priced in much of the concern. History shows markets lead sentiment, adjusting prices before certainty arrives.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq