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Will Strong Earnings Help Equities to Detriment of Haven Assets?

Will Strong Earnings Help Equities to Detriment of Haven Assets?

The US launched surgical strikes on Syria over the weekend. Many markets such as Japan and other Asian markets have already shrugged off the strikes. An escalation of tensions, however, either due to Russian retaliation or more strikes from the US and allies could mean the risk-off sentiment in the markets affects equity markets negatively.