Iran Conflict Whiplashes Markets
First Week with Walter Todd

Iran Conflict Whiplashes Markets

March 2, 2026

After a sharp “flight to safety” Sunday night, markets recovered much of the move by Monday afternoon. Walter Todd unpacks what changed and what risks remain as geopolitical shifts, private credit concerns, and weakening software stocks churn the market.

In this month’s video:

Iran Conflict: Sunday night futures fled for safety after news of US missile strikes
AI Disruption: Block (formerly Square) announced workforce reductions and raised broader questions about AI‑enabled productivity shifts
Macro Data Ahead: Fed reserve meeting, jobs reports, and other upcoming numbers to watch.

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