How Does War Affect The Stock Market?

How does war affect the stock market? Does a war lead to poor stock market returns and increased volatility? Or is it a good time to buy when you hear the sound of cannons?

History suggests that stock markets show less volatility during wars and geopolitical conflicts. “Buy to the sound of cannons, sell to the sound of trumpets", as Nathan Rothschild's famously said, might be somewhat true. US stocks have performed reasonably well during wars. However, wars on home soil might change the picture dramatically.

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