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With war and geopolitics dominating headlines, it’s easy to overlook slower-moving changes in the investment background. We think it is important for investors to re-examine some long-held assumptions on policy impacts and investor behavior.

Given stock markets’ erratic moves of late, it’s important to remember that volatility is normal. We look at how investors should think about portfolio allocations so that they can act as an anchor during periods of extreme volatility.

Amid the uncertainty swirling from the Middle East crisis, several forces are pushing and pulling on stock markets. Bouts of intense volatility are likely.

The Middle East conflict has thrust energy markets into crisis. While diplomatic overtures have offered a glimmer of de-escalation, military buildups and strikes persist. We look at evolving strife, market risks ahead, and lessons history offers.