Did an F-35 get shot down over Iran?

No. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims a strike, but U.S. CENTCOM says the jet made an emergency landing and the pilot is stable. Video evidence in circulation remains unverified. Markets are reacting to the risk signal, not to a confirmed loss. Expect volatility while official investigations and credible reporting continue.

How could this impact the S&P 500 today for Swiss investors?

Headline risk can raise volatility, widen risk premiums, and nudge flows into defensives. The franc often firms during risk-off, which can reduce USD returns for unhedged CH portfolios. Watch the 200-DMA near 6,615 and lower bands around 6,540. Consider partial currency hedges and scaling entries rather than large, single trades.

What technical signals stand out on the S&P 500 right now?

RSI at 29.66, CCI at -186, and Stoch %K at 7.84 point to oversold conditions. MACD is firmly negative, and ADX at 36 flags a strong trend. Price is slightly below the 200-DMA at 6,615.70 and well under the 50-DMA at 6,872.82. Bollinger lower band near 6,540.73 anchors support.

What are practical portfolio steps amid this geopolitical risk?

Tighten risk controls, use partial USD-CHF hedges, and consider options to define downside. Favor durable cash flows, diversified defense exposure, and selective energy. Avoid chasing gaps on headlines. Size positions to daily volatility, using ATR near 94 as a guide. Reassess stops and liquidity needs as new, verified information emerges.

Law and Government

^GSPC Today, March 22: F-35 Iran Hit Claim Heightens Market Risk

ByDanny Kontos March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

F-35 hit over Iran is driving fresh geopolitical risk into S&P 500 today, with the index at 6,606 and testing trend support. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claims a strike, while CENTCOM says the jet made an emergency landing and the pilot is stable. Video proof is still unverified. For Swiss investors, this raises near-term volatility, shifts flows toward defense stocks, and can support the franc. We break down the legal backdrop, key market levels, and the immediate risk playbook for CH portfolios.