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Middle East tension and Strait of Hormuz risk pressuring equities

March 22, 2026Meet Kevin, FactSet

Meet Kevin and FactSet link escalating Middle East tensions to risk-off moves in stocks, implying higher oil/shipping risk can tighten financial conditions and hit growth-sensitive equities.

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S&P futures are down (0.8%) as escalating tension in the Middle East continues to weigh down sentiment.
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