Goldman’s Solomon Says Market Reaction to War Is ‘Benign’ So Far

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-08T09:25:53+00:00

David Solomon, Chairman of Goldman Sachs, remarked on the unexpected calm in financial markets amid the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the uncertainty of its long-term effects on consumption and the need for investors to consider the possibility of a prolonged situation.

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2026-03-08 09:25:53

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David Solomon, Chairman of Goldman Sachs, expressed surprise at the financial markets’ “benign” reaction to the Middle East conflict. Speaking at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit, he noted it’s too early to speculate on the long-term impact on consumption, as much about the situation remains unknown. Solomon highlighted that investors are currently assessing whether the conflict will become a prolonged event.

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