Thematic Portfolio Update: Closing Easy Street

Bob Elliott · Nonconsensus · March 02, 2026 at 12:07 · ⏱ 1 min read  | Read on Substack ↗
Summary
The author advises a cautious, "wait-and-see" approach to markets due to the escalating Iran conflict, which is expected to dominate market action. Despite a decent economy and accommodative policy, the conflict is already causing bids in safe-haven assets like oil, gold, and bonds, while weighing on equities.
  • The author recommends a cautious, "wait-and-see" approach to markets.
  • The Iran conflict is expected to be the primary driver of market action in the coming weeks.
  • Recent market dynamics show bids in oil, gold, and bonds, alongside weakness in equities, reflecting a risk-off sentiment.
Read time 1 min
Length 1,397 chars
Category finance
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