EUAD is trading 3.1% up in pre-market as escalating Middle East conflicts involving Iran drive increased demand for defense spending.
- The ETF is rebounding from a 4.3% drop on March 20, fueled by reports of attacks on energy facilities and new U.S. military deployments.
- Geopolitical risks are currently overriding hawkish Fed signals from March 18, with broader market shifts toward insurance and defense signaling a move into risk-off sectors.