As stock markets continue to see record highs despite high gas prices and global uncertainty, analysts are urging investors to stick to their long-term goals.Experts said it’s important to not get lost in the excitement as the markets continue to reach all-time highs.The war in Iran has led to high oil and gas prices, but experts said that hasn’t had a big effect on the markets.”In typical times they might be, but at the moment, right now, I think it’s hard to say that they are having much of an effect at all,” said Michael Armstrong, president of Armstrong Advisory Group.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go <<Experts said world events typically have an effect on the stock market, but it’s important to not make long-term decisions based on short-term events. This year, it’s the war in Iran, and last year, it was tariffs affecting the market. They said that what’s important is how people react to the events.”Once that gets all digested and people see that corporate earnings are still strong and the economy’s still strong, then you settle into the new normal, and companies start making decisions based on what they know,” said Paul Stanley, managing partner of Granite Bay Wealth Management.Analysts said the markets have been driven to all-time highs thanks to investments in artificial intelligence and other big tech advances.”I think what’s a bit unusual, especially compared to recent history, is that this market in this economy right now is not being driven as much by the consumer as it has been for the last couple of decades,” Armstrong said.”Generally speaking, the market’s held up really, really well, and it continues to unfold,” Stanley said.Experts said a peace deal reached in Iran, along with relief at the pump, would only help the situation. On the other hand, if the AI surge turns out to be a bubble, it could bring prices crashing down if it pops.They said it’s important to be cautious with stock market investments when excitement is high.”It’s easy to get lost in the casino-like environment of the stock market sometimes,” Armstrong said.”Don’t let a short-term event affect a long-term plan,” Stanley said. “They should have a plan that’s going to work for their entire lives.”