BlackRock TCP Capital and MidCap Financial Cut Dividends as Iran Tensions Drive $5,250 Gold Surge
Defensive financial firms slashed dividends in late February 2026 as geopolitical tensions pushed gold above $5,250 and oil prices higher. BlackRock TCP Capital and MidCap Financial reduced payouts amid market volatility that erased 500+ Dow points. The moves signal capital preservation strategies as safe-haven flows intensify.
ViaNews Editorial Team (Finance)•