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Why is the stockmarket ignoring reality? | The Economist
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May 19, 2026
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1:51Now PlayingThe war in Iran has caused a global energy crunch not seen in years. But take a look at the S&P 500 since the the war broke out and it looks like investors are unfazed. Our capital markets correspondent, Joshua Roberts, explains why the stockmarket is ignoring reality. #markets #finance #wallstreet
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