Wall Street ended flat on Friday after a rollercoaster week marked by fresh geopolitical turmoil and central bank uncertainty. Investors were on edge over the possibility of a U.S. strike on Iran, keeping emotions high even as major indexes saw little movement 🤔.
The year started off strong, with markets kicking off 2026 on a bullish note. But this week's developments—especially the chatter around the Federal Reserve's future policy moves—added layers of doubt. When you combine talk of interest rate shifts with global flashpoints, it's no wonder traders hit pause 📉📈.
For young investors and finance fans in South and Southeast Asia, this kind of volatility can feel like that buffering icon you can't shake. Stay tuned, keep your risk radar on, and remember: markets often bounce back once the dust settles. 💡
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