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

NPR | By Maria Aspan

Published April 11, 2026 at 6:43 AM CDT

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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.

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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.