Russia, Iran and China: How These Experts Think About Global 'Black Swans'
Investopedia·2026-01-22 20:10
Investors are always asking "What's next?" These days they may also need to wonder: "What if?" Key Takeaways What if unrest in Iran leads to its government's collapse, shocking oil markets and causing a global recession? Or if China's technology companies have a major breakthrough? Or if Russia seizes territory from a member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? Or if, in that event, the U.S. refuses to come to that ally's aid? Those unexpected risks could send shockwaves through global markets ...