The geopolitical shock of the US military operation against Iran over the weekend (bombing campaign) should have spiked oil and VIX and crashed the S&P 500, but instead the opposite occurred: oil fell 10%, VIX crushed back down, and the S&P rose 2.5%, demonstrating that headlines no longer drive market repricing.
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Dave NodEvidence Quote
“we came to the brink of World War II dropping bombs in Iran...and the market's up two and a half”
Created: 8/11/2026, 6:28:13 AM
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