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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 22
S&P 500 Erases 9% Drop in 11 Days, Nears 7,500 Record High
Updated
Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 22

S&P 500 Erases 9% Drop in 11 Days, Nears 7,500 Record High

1 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 22

Summary

  • The S&P 500 has clawed back its full 9% war-driven slide in just 11 days, marking the fastest rebound of that size on record.
  • The recovery came despite the U.S.-Iran war launched on February 28, 2026, showing investors rapidly absorbed the geopolitical shock.
  • Around 7,500, the index is now trading near all-time highs, leaving the benchmark close to fully resetting market fears tied to the conflict.

Insights

With the S&P 500 surging amid war and oil shocks, are markets dangerously ignoring deeper risks of escalation and global economic fallout?
As humanitarian crises worsen and food supplies dwindle, how close are we to global instability from the intersection of war, inflation, and aid disruption?
What hidden vulnerabilities could emerge if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and Iran retains much of its missile capability despite repeated strikes?