General · 30 June 2026
Iran Conflict and AI Rally Shape Global Market Recovery
People's savings and investments finished the first half of 2026 stronger despite months of sharp market swings. Global stocks added about $7 trillion in value after a $9 trillion fall in March linked to the Iran war, while AI-related shares drove many gains. South Korea's stock market doubled, while the Japanese yen fell to a 40-year low.
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