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GeopoliticsMedium•10 March 2026•

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Bank of America Warns of Iran's 'Scorched-Earth' Risk to Global Markets

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Key Facts

1Bank of America strategists warned that it is too early to celebrate a reduction in risk, pointing to the potential for a scorched-earth strategy from Iran.

Bank of America strategists have issued a cautionary note to investors, suggesting that market optimism regarding geopolitical stability may be premature. Led by Nitin Saksena, head of equity-derivatives strategy, the bank warned that Iran could potentially adopt a 'scorched-earth' strategy in response to regional tensions. The report highlights that current market pricing does not fully account for the risk of a severe escalation in the Middle East. Such a scenario would likely trigger a 'risk-off' sentiment, leading to significant volatility and potential sell-offs in global equity markets like the SPY. Consequently, safe-haven assets such as gold (XAU/USD) and energy commodities like Brent Crude could see sharp price increases due to supply disruption fears. Analysts urge investors to remain vigilant as the potential for geopolitical disruption remains high despite recent periods of market calm.