S&P 500 Anchors Expectations Amid Middle East Tension
A market analysis published April 4, 2026, says the S&P 500 is trading near 20x forward earnings amid Middle East tensions and oil price spikes, with projected 18% EPS growth matching its five-year average. The author notes markets appear to be pricing a 2–3 week US–Iran conflict resolution, remains bullish, and is deploying cash toward US equities and upcoming IPOs.
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