That nagging question is back:​
​“Should I do something?”

As missiles fly between Israel and Iran, oil prices swing, and headlines scream escalation, it’s natural to wonder:
​Will this derail my financial future?

Let’s be clear:
Human suffering comes first. But for investors, uncertainty breeds fear. And fear can trigger costly mistakes.

Here’s what we know:

• Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites began June 13
• Retaliatory attacks followed within days
• Oil prices spiked to $74/barrel, then fell to $70 on de-escalation talks
• Critical energy infrastructure damaged on both sides

But before you make any moves, consider this:​
​Conflict shakes markets. Rarely breaks them.

History’s quiet reassurance:

• Iranian drone strikes on Saudi Arabia (2019) caused brief panic → markets recovered in weeks
• Russia’s Ukraine invasion (2022) triggered sell-offs → S&P 500 bottomed within 6 months
• Even 9/11’s unimaginable blow saw stocks regain footing within a month

The pattern isn’t about ignoring danger.​
It’s recognizing that markets outlive geopolitics.

Oil’s Rollercoaster: Why Context Calms Nerves

Yes, energy prices react instantly. The Strait of Hormuz handles one-third of global oil. Disruption hurts.

But perspective changes everything:

• Today: ~$70/barrel
• 2022’s panic peak: $120+
• Normal range since 2023: $60–$82

And here’s what’s different now:​
America pumps 13.5+ million barrels daily – more than any nation. We’re not the 1970s gas-line nation anymore.

The tradeoff?​
Global instability stings, but energy independence cushions the blow.

War vs. Wealth: What Actually Moves Your Money

Investors focus on conflict. Markets focus on fundamentals.

Consider:

• WWII: Industrial revival ended the Depression → markets soared
• 1991 Gulf War: Oil shock gave way to tech boom → noise drowned
• Vietnam Era: Stagflation + oil crisis = real wealth erosion

The lesson?​
Geopolitics write headlines. Business cycles write returns.

Your Move? Pause. Breathe. Remember Your Plan.

Could things worsen? Absolutely.
Should you overhaul your strategy? Ask these questions first:

1. “Am I trading long-term goals for short-term noise?”​
   (Selling low locks in losses)
2. “Does my plan account for turbulence?”​
   (History says yours should)
3. “What am I really protecting?”​
   (Safety today vs. compounding tomorrow)

This isn’t about ignoring risk.​
It’s about honoring the work you’ve done. Your plan wasn’t built for calm seas – it was built for this.

Bottom line:​
Keep your eyes on your financial plan, tune out the static, and let compounding and fundamentals do the heavy lifting.

Your portfolio isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. Lace up, stay disciplined, and remember: this too shall pass.

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Thanks for reading!
​
​Keeping wealth in focus,

The MY Wealth Management Team