Possible scenario
Contained Cross-Border Exchange
45% Chance
The most likely path is continued Houthi missile and drone fire with Saudi air defenses limiting physical damage. Riyadh avoids a major ground or air campaign while using Patriot, THAAD, and naval defenses to protect Yanbu, Jizan, and Red Sea approaches.
Initial impacts
- Riskier companies' borrowing costs Up
- Market volatility Up
- 10-year Treasury yield Down
- Oil prices Up
- US dollar Up
Secondary impacts
- Energy +0.7%
Portfolio impact
S&P 500-0.4%
Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if the outcome occurs. For information only. Not investment advice.
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