03/01/2026
Iran / Market Commentary
At Sampson Capital Advisors, we are closely monitoring developments involving Iran and the broader Middle East, along with ongoing tariff uncertainty.
Periods like this can create short-term market movement, particularly in energy and traditional safe-haven assets. Consistent with past geopolitical events, we are seeing:
• Oil prices responding to potential supply risk
• Gold and other safe-haven assets firming modestly
• Equity markets showing increased headline sensitivity
• The VIX moving off recent lows
In the near term, markets may continue to react to incoming news. If tensions were to disrupt energy flows through key routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices could rise, with potential implications for inflation and global growth.
Importantly, history shows that most geopolitical shocks have tended to produce temporary market volatility rather than lasting market damage, unless there is a meaningful and sustained impact on global economic activity.
At Sampson Capital Advisors, portfolios are constructed with diversification and risk management in mind, specifically for environments like this. Assets earmarked for near-term goals are intentionally positioned to help reduce exposure to market volatility, while longer-term assets remain aligned with growth objectives.
We encourage clients to keep their regularly scheduled review meetings so we can continue to align their plan with near-term needs while pursuing long-term growth.
— Sampson Capital Advisors
