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Esma chief warns that market pullback risk is high amid Iran tensions

Executive summary: Esma’s chief warned that market retreat risk is high, citing Iran tensions and other hazards. The warning signals potential volatility and heightened scrutiny for investors and regulators.

Who is involved: European Securities and Markets Authority leadership, market participants, and policymakers.

Likely next: Markets may experience increased volatility, prompting regulator guidance or defensive investor moves.

Esma’s chief cautioned that the risk of market retreats is elevated due to the Iran conflict and broader hazards. Analysts are becoming more optimistic despite these warnings. The warning underscores heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

What's next — scenarios

Geopolitical Escalation (Downside) (50%)

Aggressive capital flight from emerging markets into safe-haven assets like USD and Gold.

Strategic De-escalation (Upside) (30%)

Market sentiment shifts toward risk-on, driving increased liquidity into local equity indices.

Stagnant Uncertainty (Base Case) (20%)

Increased volatility and wider bid-ask spreads as traders wait for clarity.

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