Know Your Risk Podcast Geopolitics and a New Haven in Town?
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Jun 13, 2025 Hosts dive into the intricate dance between geopolitics and market dynamics, likening investing to baseball amidst market volatility. They unpack the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, highlighting the broader implications for global powers. Concerns about market saturation and the illusion of trade deals reveal the vulnerabilities nations face. As they explore the current economic outlook, they also stress the importance of civil discourse and community unity in navigating societal challenges.
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Three Kings of Geopolitical Risk
- Gold, oil, and volatility are key indicators of geopolitical risk.
- When all three rise sharply, it signals legitimate market concern, not panic.
Hold Gold and Volatility Strategically
- Own volatility and gold in portfolios for geopolitical risk protection.
- These assets react positively in troubled times, unlike treasuries currently.
Changing Safe Haven Dynamics
- Treasuries and the U.S. dollar aren't safe havens as they used to be.
- This forces investors to rethink their traditional strategies in volatile environments.