China’s renewable energy push protected its equity markets from Iran war downside: Endowus

March 18, 2026

China’s renewable energy push protected its equity markets from Iran war downside: Endowus

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Posted: March 18, 2026 | Last updated: March 18, 2026

Samuel Rhee, co-founder and chairman of Endowus, discusses the impact of the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Asian equity markets, and how this compares to past conflicts.

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