How Big Money Is Trading the War in Iran

Insights

• Market moves are headline-driven and single social posts can trigger sharp price swings.
• Large investors are rapidly repositioning in the rates market in response to unfolding news.
• Gold has not rallied as a reliable safe haven during the recent volatility.
• Some large accounts are positioned for a potential squeeze higher in equities.
• Private credit faces elevated left-tail risk from liquidity stress and repricing pressure.
• Traders are favoring liquidity and using short-term hedges such as options to manage event risk.