Trump and the war in Iran give investors whiplash

NPR | By Maria Aspan,

Steve Inskeep

Published April 8, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

The latest twist in what's already been a turbulent spring for Wall Street and global markets.

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Maria Aspan

Maria Aspan is the financial correspondent for NPR. She reports on the world of finance broadly, and how it affects all of our lives.

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