Wall Street opened with little direction on Thursday, as investors appeared unfazed by the recent escalation in the Middle East.
Major US indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500, started the session largely unchanged, signaling a lack of immediate panic despite the geopolitical backdrop.
The muted reaction comes after a day of losses on Wednesday, suggesting that the initial market shock has been absorbed.
Traders seem to be weighing the geopolitical risks against other market drivers, resulting in a cautious but stable start to the trading day.
The absence of a sharp sell-off indicates that the market is not yet pricing in a severe disruption from the region.
This resilience contrasts with the volatility seen in previous sessions, where geopolitical headlines often triggered immediate repricing.