By Susan Edmunds of RNZInvestors can brace for volatility over the coming days as markets digest the impact and implications of attacks on Iran, as well as potentially higher fuel prices. "We're expecting when markets open on Monday there is going to be a bit of volatility," Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen said. Not surprisingly, investors should expect heightened volatility as global markets work through the noise and asses the direction of travel. Mike Taylor, founder of Pie Funds, said oil prices were his main concern. We're just a little cautious on the inflationary risk that there might be if oil prices did spike and hold higher.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2026 19:56 UTC