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karynnj

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9. I wonder if the VIX being so high explains the drop

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 10:37 AM

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Cause and effect could go either way.

Because it is very early in this war, it is hard to picture how it ends up. With so many top leaders killed, it may not be like the killing of the military leader in Trump's first term or the attacks last June when Iran's response was comparatively moderate.

The impact on the economy might be that higher costs of oil and gas will raise the price of almost everything. I think this will be different than in the 1970s. The percent of fuel produced in the US is far higher. That might mitigate shortages, however the price for this commodity will be set by global markets. Worldwide shortages will cause the price to rise.

What I expect is a rise in inflation. It was one factor in the extremely high inflation in the late 1970s.

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