Iran conflict likely short-lived, markets seem positioned for resolution: Portfolio manager
Published on March 25, 2026.
Nathan Thooft, CIO and senior portfolio manager at Manulife Investment Management, believes that the Iran conflict will be short-lived and that underlying economic fundamentals remain strong. He also believes that markets are underplaying the possibility of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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Iran conflict likely short-lived, markets seem positioned for resolution: Portfolio manager
The Iran conflict is expected to be short-lived, with potential interest rate cuts and other issues affecting markets, according to Nathan Thooft.