Markets post record $600 billion profit surge amid global permacrisis

3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 28

Twelve-month forward profits for markets have risen by $600 billion, a 12% increase in just four months, driven by defense, tech, and energy sectors.
This surge comes as investors adapt to ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Iran conflict and U.S.-China rivalry, with tech and energy dominating stock gains despite persistent global risks.
The trend reflects a shift toward a more volatile 'un-order,' where markets price in long-term instability, resource scarcity, and fiscal pressures, even as traditional volatility measures remain subdued.

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