BCA Research's Matt Gertken: What matters and what does not in 2026 geopolitics

Iran crisis front of mind

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Iran's crisis, or Russo-Chinese clashes with US allies, could cause global financial shocks this year. Most other geopolitical topics pale by comparison.

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