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Fidelity: Retirement Balances Declined Modestly in Q1 2026 Amid Iran War Volatility
Fidelity reported that retirement account balances declined during the first quarter of 2026 as markets experienced severe volatility linked to the Iran war.
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Retirement balances fell in the first quarter of 2026 amid severe market volatility sparked by the Iran war, according to a new report by Fidelity. The report attributed the decline directly to market conditions during the three-month period ending March 31. Fidelity stated that the first quarter of 2026 experienced severe market volatility.
The same statement said severe market volatility in Q1 2026 was sparked by the Iran war. The report combined the balance data with the volatility figures in a single finding released this quarter.
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