Stocks and Geopolitical Conflict

In this video, we take a step back and analyze how geopolitical conflict interacts with equity markets, not just in the short term, but across the broader business cycle. Markets often react quickly to headlines, but the more important question is whether geopolitical events translate into durable economic pressure. We’ll discuss when conflicts tend to be noise versus when they become a real macro driver, particularly through channels like energy prices, inflation expectations, and financial conditions. We also explore: Why some conflicts lead to brief volatility while others trigger sustained drawdowns -The role of oil shocks in late-cycle environments and how they can accelerate economic deterioration -How equities historically behave during periods of geopolitical stress -Whether markets are currently pricing in risk, or underestimating it As always, the focus is on separating emotional reactions from structural trends. Not every shock changes the cycle, but some do, and recognizing the difference is critical. This is not about predicting headlines. It’s about understanding how those headlines feed into liquidity, the labor market, and ultimately, risk assets. If you want to think about markets through a macro framework rather than narratives, this video will walk you through it. ITC Premium SALE: https://intothecryptoverse.com For inquiries and to subscribe to the monthy newsletter (free): https://www.benjamincowen.com/ Merch: https://store.intothecryptoverse.com/ Disclaimer: The information presented within this video is NOT financial advice. Telegram: https://t.me/intocryptoverse Twitter: https://twitter.com/intocryptoverse TikTok: tiktok.com/@benjamincowencrypto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjcowen/ Discord: https://discord.gg/UGwc6eR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intothecryptoverse Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/intothecryptoverse/ Website: https://intothecryptoverse.com/