Episode 83: Geopolitical Risk Rears Its Head

The war in Iran and spike in oil prices have threatened the generally strong U.S. economy and elevated volatility in the markets. In this episode of Macro Markets, Portfolio Manager Evan Serdensky and U.S. Economist Matt Bush discuss our outlook and portfolio strategy in this environment, and provide insights from our latest Quarterly Macro Themes publication.

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Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Stock markets can be volatile. Investments in securities of small and medium capitalization companies may involve greater risk of loss and more abrupt fluctuations in market price than investments in larger companies. Equity or stock investments may not be suitable for all investors. In general, the value of a fixed-income security falls when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates fall. Longer term bonds are more sensitive to interest rate changes and subject to greater volatility than those with shorter maturities. High yield and unrated debt securities are at a greater risk of default than investment grade bonds and may be less liquid, which may increase volatility.