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Hedge funds rethink emerging market bets after US-Israel strikes on Iran

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US-Israel airstrikes on Iran in March 2026 triggered immediate volatility in emerging markets, prompting hedge funds to reassess high-risk investments in the Middle East and adjacent regions. Fund managers rapidly reduced exposure to Iranian assets, Turkish equities, and Gulf Cooperation Council bonds, fearing escalation could disrupt oil flows and regional trade routes. Currency markets saw sharp fluctuations, with the Iranian rial hitting record lows while safe-haven assets like gold and Swiss francs surged as investors sought stability amid geopolitical uncertainty. Quantitative trading firms deployed AI-driven models to adjust portfolios in real time, prioritizing liquidity over long-term bets as algorithmic systems flagged heightened systemic risk. Analysts warn prolonged conflict could delay quantum computing and semiconductor supply chains, as key rare-earth material exports from the region face potential sanctions or logistical disruptions.
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