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Middle East conflict escalates — park your money in defense contractors for safety

Military escalations in the Middle East are spooking global markets, driving investors to seek shelter in traditional safe-haven assets like defense contractors.

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When geopolitical conflicts escalate suddenly, governments immediately reassess their defense budgets and military readiness. The U.S. airstrike on Iranian facilities signals a potentially prolonged engagement in the Gulf. As investors dump risky tech stocks, capital typically rotates into defense companies that provide drones, surveillance, and munitions. Companies like Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp offer a defensive hedge in a volatile, war-footing market.

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