Trump and the war in Iran give investors whiplash

NPR | By Maria Aspan,

Steve Inskeep

Published April 8, 2026 at 2:45 AM MDT

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

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.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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