haven

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Gold hasn’t been much of a safe haven during the Iran war and the resulting energy shock, but its March slump may just be a temporary blip, according to one Wall Street strategist.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In the wake of the war with Iran, the energy sector has since proven an even stronger haven for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The scramble comes after many businesses in the Gulf dropped war-risk cover in recent years to reduce their premiums, brokers said, trusting the region’s reputation as a haven from political turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Now, as the war enters its second month, cryptocurrencies may be reclaiming their war haven status again.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He could at least find a safe haven for the rest of the evening: the Prytania.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole