Group 1 - Recent geopolitical turmoil has minimal impact on U.S. stock returns, with historical data showing no significant effect on the S&P 500 index's 6-month performance during periods of heightened geopolitical risk [1][2] - The industrial sector tends to perform well following spikes in geopolitical risk, outperforming the S&P 500 index over two-thirds of the time, with a median excess return of +220 basis points [2] - Conversely, the energy sector often lags behind the S&P 500 index during the same periods, underperforming over 75% of the time, with a median relative return of -940 basis points [2] Group 2 - The analysis is based on the Caldera-Rakovich Geopolitical Risk Index (GPRXGRPR), which has been tracking geopolitical risks since 1985, identifying significant events that may impact market performance [5] - The study highlights that while geopolitical risks can lead to increased volatility, the overall impact on risk assets may remain weak unless conflicts escalate significantly [2]