How the war in Iran is reshaping investor perceptions of Trump policies

NPR | By Maria Aspan

Published April 11, 2026 at 7:43 AM EDT

Investors thought they had President Trump figured out as someone who would always back down from his most extreme policies. The war with Iran is challenging that.

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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