Geopolitical Score 85 Bearish

Wall Street Fear Index Spikes After Trump Address Fails to Reassure Investors

Apr 02, 2026 11:46 UTC

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Investor anxiety flared after President Trump's Iran speech failed to quell concerns, sending the fear index sharply higher. Energy and defense stocks faced renewed scrutiny amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Trump's threat to hit Iran hard raises geopolitical tensions
Fear gauge (VIX) spikes as investors react to uncertainty

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