Investing during wartime
2026-05-01
Here is our strategic analysis of market reactions and economic impacts in wartime. Drawing on events from the Second World War, we outline the effects observed and how long they lasted. Which sectors were hit hardest, and which proved most resilient? We also highlight the most formidable consequence: stagflation.
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