Why markets are weirdly calm after the US bombed Iran

Market reaction to the US bombing of Iranian nuclear installations was muted on Monday.

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• The US bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities on Sunday.
• Traders expected volatility on Monday, but markets have been unexpectedly calm.
• That likely reflects uncertainty, the timing of the bombings, and Iran's limited retaliation options.

Investors were bracing for a wild day of trading on Monday after the US bombed Iran on Sunday, but world markets are surprisingly calm.