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Apr 14, 2026

Oil prices are spiking as tensions with Iran escalate, the Magnificent 7 are underperforming, and stagflation looms. How should smart investors position themselves for the long term in this volatile environment? The answers might surprise you...

Financial market analysis from 14/04/2026. Market conditions may have changed since publication.

Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when the markets seem to turn against you overnight? With news of escalating tensions involving Iran pushing oil prices higher, combined with the once unstoppable Magnificent 7 tech stocks now lagging behind the broader market, many investors are left wondering what comes next. It’s a perfect storm of geopolitical risk, energy shocks, and sector rotation that has created one of the most challenging environments in recent memory.

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