Possible scenario
Limited US Retaliation
25% Chance
Washington could judge the sinking as evidence that escorts alone are failing and authorize limited strikes on IRGC naval assets, missile launchers, or surveillance sites. The key uncertainty is whether Tehran absorbs the strike or retaliates against ships, Gulf bases, or energy infrastructure.
Initial impacts
- Riskier companies' borrowing costs Up
- Market volatility Up
- 10-year Treasury yield Down
- Oil prices Up
- US dollar Up
Secondary impacts
- Energy +2.0%
Portfolio impact
S&P 500-0.5%
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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